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SH16 OTZ

2016 Fiat 500C

Pink Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,343 mi
Last recorded47,343 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500C31,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH16 OTZ
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2016
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 47,343 miles

both front suspension top mountings slight movement

both rear handbrake cables outer casings starting to split

front exhaust slight leak/ rear exhaust clamp rusty

nearside front tyre tread starting to wear on outer edge

nearside rear tyre- outer side wall slight damage

offside rear shock absorber top mounting bush starting to split/ wear

rear suspension coil springs and rear axle starting to rust

Pass 27 Jun 2025 44,018 miles

front exhaust slight leak/ rear exhaust clamp rusty

nearside rear tyre- outer side wall slight damage

offside front shock absorber starting to leak

offside front suspension top mounting slight movement

offside rear handbrake cable outer casing starting to split

offside rear shock absorber top mounting bush starting to split/ wear

Pass 21 Jun 2024 40,865 miles

front exhaust slight leak/ rear exhaust clamp rusty

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm and outer edge wearing

offside rear handbrake cable outer casing starting to split

Fail 19 Jun 2024 40,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front exhaust slight leak/ rear exhaust clamp rusty

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm and outer edge wearing

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

offside rear handbrake cable outer casing starting to split

Pass 16 Jun 2023 37,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front brake discs starting to rust/ wear- front brake pads wearing low

offside rear handbrake cable outer casing starting to split

rear exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2022 34,643 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front brake discs starting to rust

offside rear handbrake cable outer casing starting to crack

rear exhaust clamp rusty

Fail 17 Jun 2022 34,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front brake discs starting to rust

offside rear handbrake cable outer casing starting to crack

rear exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2021 31,542 miles

both front brake discs starting to rust

both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split/ wear

nearside front shock absorber slight leak

offside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

offside rear handbrake cable outer casing starting to crack

Pass 9 Jan 2020 26,135 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 26,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 21,707 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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SH16 OTZ is a 2016 Fiat 500C in Pink with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 31,133 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH16 OTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 10 years old, this Fiat 500C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SH16 OTZ registered?

SH16 OTZ is a 2016 Fiat 500C, first registered on 13 April 2016.

Is SH16 OTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH16 OTZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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