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2016 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · DU66 MTO

DU66 MTO

2016 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 118,500 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
FIAT 500
Year / Origin
2016 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 25 Sept 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
Recorded Mileage
118,500 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 25 Sept 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Nov 2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
1242cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean record in its recent history. The most recent MOT conducted on 22 September 2025 at 118,500 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets all safety and emissions standards. This follows a period of clean passes in both 2024 and 2022, suggesting that the owner has maintained the vehicle sufficiently to avoid recurring mechanical failures. The mileage accumulation is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 11,850 miles per year. Between the 2022 test at 92,318 miles and the 2025 test at 118,500 miles, the car covered 26,182 miles, representing a steady usage pattern. The only anomaly in the timeline is a single failure on 19 September 2023 at 100,805 miles, though the vehicle passed the re-test on that same day. This indicates a minor issue that was rectified immediately rather than a chronic mechanical defect. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on high-mileage components common to the Fiat 500 platform. Given the car has surpassed 118,000 miles, examine the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for signs of wear or leakage. While the MOT record shows no structural corrosion, a close inspection of the underbody and sills is necessary to detect early rust which often affects vehicles of this age. The lack of advisories in the last three tests suggests the brakes and tyres are currently in good condition, but a manual check of brake pad thickness and disc condition remains standard practice for a high-mileage city car.
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DU66 MTO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
  • 118,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

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DU66 MTO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Sept 2026, 22:55
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Fiat 500 (DU66 MTO) between September 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

DU66 MTO Mileage History

  1. 27/09/202292,318 mi
  2. 19/09/2023100,805 mi+8,487 mi
  3. 19/09/2023100,805 mi
  4. 27/09/2024110,706 mi+9,901 mi
  5. 22/09/2025118,500 mi+7,794 mi

Average of roughly 8,764 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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