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VA16 VFO

2016 Fiat 500L

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,642 mi
Last recorded71,642 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500L38,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 VFO
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 71,642 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 71,634 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 64,072 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 48,747 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 40,123 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 40,123 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 36,592 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 32,794 miles

Front discs corroded.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jun 2019 28,692 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2mm, wearing very smooth on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre 2mm, wearing very smooth on inner and outer edges

front brake pads becoming low

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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VA16 VFO 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 VA16 VFO, 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 VA16 VFO?

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What year was VA16 VFO registered?

VA16 VFO is a 2016 Fiat 500L, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is VA16 VFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA16 VFO 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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