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2016 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · MJ66 YRO

MJ66 YRO

2016 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 51,355 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027.

Make & Model
FIAT 500
Year / Origin
2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 31 May 2027
Road Tax
Untaxed (01 May 2026)
Recorded Mileage
51,355 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 31 May 2027
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01 May 2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2016
Engine
1242cc
Mechanical Assessment

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

The vehicle currently presents as roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection on June 2 2026 at 51,355 miles with no recorded defects. This indicates a stable maintenance trend following a brief mechanical failure in April 2025. The transition from a failure to a clean pass within a single day suggests that the previous owner addressed the identified faults immediately and is currently maintaining the car to a passing standard. At 51,355 miles over ten years, the car has clocked significantly below the national average, averaging approximately 5,100 miles per annum. The data shows low-usage patterns, with only 5,092 miles covered between November 2023 and December 2024, and just 1,146 miles in the fourteen months leading up to the latest test. This low-mileage profile typically reduces the wear on the drivetrain and suspension components, though it increases the risk of rubber-based parts degrading if the vehicle has sat stationary for long periods between uses. A buyer should conduct a physical inspection of the parking brake system, as the failure in April 2025 was due to excessive travel. While this was rectified, the mechanical integrity of the cables and shoes should be checked to ensure no binding has occurred. Additionally, the November 2023 advisory highlighted multiple tyre issues, including perishing on the offside rear. Given the low annual mileage, the buyer must inspect the sidewalls for cracking or dry-rot rather than just tread depth, as age-related degradation often precedes tread wear on low-use vehicles.

MJ66 YRO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
  • 51,355 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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MJ66 YRO Mileage History

  1. 21/11/202345,317 mi
  2. 16/12/202450,205 mi+4,888 mi
  3. 29/04/202550,209 mi+4 mi
  4. 30/04/202550,209 mi
  5. 02/06/202651,355 mi+1,146 mi

Average of roughly 2,387 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

MJ66 YRO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Jun 2026, 09:38
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 (MJ66 YRO) between November 2023 and June 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 June 2026 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 (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (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: “Nearside Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))”.

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