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SJ16 DRR

2016 Fiat 500L

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,322 mi
Last recorded60,322 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500L38,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 DRR
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 60,322 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 53,330 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres have wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 53,327 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres have wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 52,348 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 45,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 45,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 31,241 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 30,588 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 21,566 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 18,669 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 15,068 miles

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

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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SJ16 DRR is a 2016 Fiat 500L in Black 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 SJ16 DRR, 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 SJ16 DRR registered?

SJ16 DRR is a 2016 Fiat 500L, first registered on 6 July 2016.

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The MOT history for SJ16 DRR 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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