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VK16 UFM

2016 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,186 mi
Last recorded16,186 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Abarth 50029,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 UFM
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 16,186 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 16,186 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 14,500 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 12,966 miles

play in offside front strut top mount/bush when in a raised position

Pass 1 Mar 2023 12,002 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 11,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper slight play in top mount

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper slight play in top mount

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 10,048 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2020 9,318 miles

slight free play in upper front strut top mounts when in a raised position

Pass 15 Mar 2019 6,425 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Abarth 500?

Based on 88,456 MOT tests across 6,683 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
4,666
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
6,683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,205
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 599
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 523
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VK16 UFM is a 2016 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Abarth 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 29,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Abarth 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK16 UFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was VK16 UFM registered?

VK16 UFM is a 2016 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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