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SU53 JOY

2016 Fiat 124

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,469 mi
Last recorded28,469 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat 12423,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU53 JOY
MakeFiat
Model124
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 28,469 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 25,578 miles

TPMS light perm. illuminated indicating a loss of pressure

Pass 17 Aug 2023 21,772 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 21,772 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 17,570 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

shallow cuts to nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyres

Fail 22 Aug 2022 17,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

shallow cuts to nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyres

Pass 17 Aug 2021 14,646 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has various cuts to tyre

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2020 12,616 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2019 9,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stone still in tyre,does not appear to be leaking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable but does not appear to be leaking ()

under-trays fitted

How Reliable is the Fiat 124?

Based on 21,976 MOT tests across 3,263 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
2,747
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
3,263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 168
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 106
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
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SU53 JOY is a 2016 Fiat 124 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 23,843 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 124 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SU53 JOY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 124 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 10 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SU53 JOY registered?

SU53 JOY is a 2016 Fiat 124, first registered on 12 September 2016.

Is SU53 JOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SU53 JOY 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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