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SN16 SJO

2016 Fiat 500L

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,682 mi
Last recorded140,682 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500L38,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN16 SJO
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 140,682 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside, pitted and corroded around outer edge of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2026 140,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside, pitted and corroded around outer edge of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 137,459 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 131,602 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 131,512 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 123,660 miles

Nearside dtrl

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil level low

parking brake only meets pass %

Fail 12 Jul 2023 123,660 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside dtrl

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil level low

parking brake only meets pass %

Pass 28 Jul 2022 117,075 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jul 2022 117,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2021 107,906 miles

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

Nearside Front day time running light

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Fail 20 Jul 2021 107,904 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front day time running light

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Pass 9 Jul 2020 102,884 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 99,218 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 75,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx. (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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SN16 SJO is a 2016 Fiat 500L in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SN16 SJO, 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

How do I check the history of SN16 SJO?

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What year was SN16 SJO registered?

SN16 SJO is a 2016 Fiat 500L, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is SN16 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN16 SJO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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