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YJ16 SWC

2016 Fiat 500C

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,741 mi
Last recorded70,741 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500C31,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 SWC
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 70,741 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess n/s & o/s outer cracked (1.1.15 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint corroded/split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 70,741 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess n/s & o/s outer cracked (1.1.15 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint corroded/split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 61,066 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 52,602 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 44,944 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 33,541 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 Jan 2021 26,392 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 26,392 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 18,911 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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YJ16 SWC is a 2016 Fiat 500C in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 31,133 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 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ16 SWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was YJ16 SWC registered?

YJ16 SWC is a 2016 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is YJ16 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ16 SWC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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