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WM16 VRL

2016 Fiat 124

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,263 mi
Last recorded39,263 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat 12423,843 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM16 VRL
MakeFiat
Model124
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 39,263 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 39,258 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 36,121 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 36,118 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2024 24,399 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 3mm of tread remaining

Offside Rear 3mm of tread remaining

Pass 15 Feb 2023 20,426 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 19,882 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge moderate. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 17,234 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2020 14,354 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Aug 2019 12,278 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 124?

Based on 21,976 MOT tests across 3,263 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
2,747
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
3,263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 168
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 106
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
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WM16 VRL is a 2016 Fiat 124 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 23,843 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 124 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WM16 VRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 124 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 10 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM16 VRL registered?

WM16 VRL is a 2016 Fiat 124, first registered on 9 August 2016.

Is WM16 VRL safe to buy?

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