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SH16 OWB

2016 Fiat 500C

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,956 mi
Last recorded28,956 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500C31,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH16 OWB
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 28,956 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 27,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box and flexi join clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 27,542 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box and flexi join clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2023 25,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 25,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 23,193 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 21,525 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 21,525 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 17,666 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 13,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 9,448 miles

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 OWB is a 2016 Fiat 500C in Grey 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 OWB, 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 OWB registered?

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

Is SH16 OWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH16 OWB 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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