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VU16 UHM

2016 Fiat 500L

Turquoise Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,573 mi
Last recorded97,573 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500L38,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 UHM
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2016
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 97,573 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 97,573 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 88,180 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 88,180 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 73,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 73,175 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 56,521 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 56,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 40,266 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 40,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 22,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 8,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall slight cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 8,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall slight cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 2,824 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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VU16 UHM is a 2016 Fiat 500L in Turquoise with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VU16 UHM, 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 VU16 UHM registered?

VU16 UHM is a 2016 Fiat 500L, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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The MOT history for VU16 UHM shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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