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SW57 EPH

2016 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,439 mi
Last recorded63,439 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500C31,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 EPH
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 63,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side and near side axle saddles (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 63,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Oil level low

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side and near side axle saddles (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 55,857 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 55,854 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edges, stepped tread design and 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge, stepped tread design and 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, stepped tread design and 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 49,473 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 49,470 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery positive terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Very low (1.4.1 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 42,889 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 36,933 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 36,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 31,079 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 27,823 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 21,169 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

Fail 28 Feb 2019 21,169 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

engine oil level low

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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SW57 EPH is a 2016 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2016 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 31,133 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 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW57 EPH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 10 years old, this Fiat 500C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SW57 EPH registered?

SW57 EPH is a 2016 Fiat 500C, first registered on 29 February 2016.

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