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SH16 OWK

2016 Fiat 500C

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,738 mi
Last recorded50,738 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500C31,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH16 OWK
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 50,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 46,554 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive porous sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 44,562 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 44,562 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 43,001 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 38,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and heavily worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 38,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and heavily worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 34,227 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 34,227 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 27,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 17,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 OWK is a 2016 Fiat 500C in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH16 OWK registered?

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

Is SH16 OWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH16 OWK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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