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VK16 XFO

2016 Fiat 500L

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,765 mi
Last recorded90,765 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500L38,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 XFO
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 90,765 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 90,765 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 84,889 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 84,889 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 78,685 miles

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

Nearside Front worn edges

Offside Front off side front day time running light not working

Fail 16 Apr 2024 78,681 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1956515 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front worn edges

Offside Front off side front day time running light not working

Pass 20 Dec 2022 73,496 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 63,176 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 52,913 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 43,006 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 43,006 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 30,796 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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VK16 XFO is a 2016 Fiat 500L in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK16 XFO, 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

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What year was VK16 XFO registered?

VK16 XFO is a 2016 Fiat 500L, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is VK16 XFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK16 XFO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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