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SL16 ZSE

2016 Fiat 500L

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,343 mi
Last recorded82,343 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500L38,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 ZSE
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 82,343 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 73,526 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 62,163 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 62,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 47,569 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 37,153 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 31,901 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 24,691 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 18,699 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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SL16 ZSE is a 2016 Fiat 500L in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SL16 ZSE, 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.

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What year was SL16 ZSE registered?

SL16 ZSE is a 2016 Fiat 500L, first registered on 7 June 2016.

Is SL16 ZSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL16 ZSE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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