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2016 Fiat 500X 1.6L Petrol · LC16 AAY

LC16 AAY

2016 Fiat 500X (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 89,703 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.

Make & Model
FIAT 500X
Year / Origin
2016 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20 Nov 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
Recorded Mileage
89,703 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 20 Nov 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Feb 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2016 FIAT 500X demonstrates stable roadworthiness based on its most recent MOT test on 2025-11-19 at 89,703 miles, which showed no defects. The prior three tests from 2024 to 2022 also passed without issues, indicating consistent maintenance. A single failed test on 2023-11-06 at the same mileage as the subsequent passing test suggests an anomaly or procedural error, as no defects were recorded. Overall, the vehicle shows no signs of deteriorating mechanical or structural integrity. Mileage progression aligns with average annual usage, averaging 8,970 miles per year over its 10-year lifespan. Notable gaps include a 14,437-mile increase between the 2022-10-07 test (62,837 miles) and the 2023-11-07 test (77,274 miles), reflecting a period of higher usage. This could accelerate wear on components like suspension bushes, brake discs, and exhaust emissions systems. However, the absence of recurring defects in subsequent tests implies these elements were managed adequately. A buyer should inspect the suspension for worn coil springs or binding calipers, as higher mileage often affects these parts. Check for corrosion around the chassis and exhaust system, particularly if the vehicle was driven in coastal or high-rain environments. The failed 2023 test, though unexplained, warrants verification of its cause to ensure no unresolved issues. No structural rust or major mechanical faults are indicated in the record, but physical inspection remains critical for hidden damage.

LC16 AAY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
  • 89,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Reliability & Known Issues

Known faults for Fiat Fiat 500X

Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

LC16 AAY Mileage History

  1. 07/10/202262,837 mi
  2. 06/11/202377,274 mi+14,437 mi
  3. 07/11/202377,274 mi
  4. 21/11/202487,121 mi+9,847 mi
  5. 19/11/202589,703 mi+2,582 mi

Average of roughly 8,615 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LC16 AAY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 04:04
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 500X (LC16 AAY) between October 2022 and November 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 November 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: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.

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