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SH16 TEO

2016 Fiat 500L

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,474 mi
Last recorded58,474 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500L38,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH16 TEO
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 58,474 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 54,200 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 53,644 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 53,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 47,687 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 47,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2021 42,684 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 42,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 37,214 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 37,214 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 29,036 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500L?

Based on 209,749 MOT tests across 19,278 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,764
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
19,278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,767
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SH16 TEO is a 2016 Fiat 500L in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,460 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 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH16 TEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500L typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Fiat 500L is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH16 TEO registered?

SH16 TEO is a 2016 Fiat 500L, first registered on 5 July 2016.

Is SH16 TEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH16 TEO 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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