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WF16 LLJ

2016 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,097 mi
Last recorded48,097 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Abarth 50029,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF16 LLJ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 48,097 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 48,097 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 44,555 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2025 44,555 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2024 36,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin badly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2023 29,282 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 26,711 miles

front and rear discs lipped

Pass 14 May 2021 22,003 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 22,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 18,532 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 17,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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WF16 LLJ is a 2016 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WF16 LLJ, 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 WF16 LLJ registered?

WF16 LLJ is a 2016 Abarth 500, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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