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YM16 YSB

2016 Fiat 500C

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,706 mi
Last recorded72,706 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500C31,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM16 YSB
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 72,706 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and Tyre cracking outer both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 72,571 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 65,786 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 65,786 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 52,503 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 43,248 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 40,684 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55 R15 82H 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both registration lamp lens's missing

Fail 13 Jul 2022 40,583 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55 R15 82H 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Reset aim (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Both registration lamp lens's missing

Pass 27 Jul 2021 35,648 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Leak - Advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Punctured ()

Rear Both registration lamps - Bulb lens covers missing

Pass 15 Jul 2020 31,010 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 27,898 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner on mirror ()

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

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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YM16 YSB is a 2016 Fiat 500C in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YM16 YSB, 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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YM16 YSB is a 2016 Fiat 500C, first registered on 2 August 2016.

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