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VA16 YLN

2016 Fiat 500L

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,333 mi
Last recorded54,333 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500L38,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 YLN
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 54,333 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 54,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 51,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 48,799 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 44,929 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 44,929 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 40,737 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 37,109 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 35,230 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 30,393 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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VA16 YLN is a 2016 Fiat 500L in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLN, 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 VA16 YLN registered?

VA16 YLN is a 2016 Fiat 500L, first registered on 1 August 2016.

Is VA16 YLN safe to buy?

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