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2016 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · NJ16 RWU

NJ16 RWU

2016 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 04/03/2016. Recorded mileage 51,785 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FIAT 500
Year / Origin
2016 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 01/09/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
51,785 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/09/2026
Tax Status
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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 presents a high standard of roadworthiness with a perfectly stable maintenance trend over the last four years. The most recent test on 2 September 2025 at 51,785 miles passed with no defects or advisories, indicating that the car currently meets all statutory safety requirements. This string of clean results suggests the previous owners have proactively addressed any emerging issues before they escalated into test failures. The mileage pattern is consistently low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,200 miles per year. Data shows a steady progression from 37,298 miles in May 2022 to 51,785 miles in September 2025. The interval of 6,896 miles covered between the 2024 and 2025 tests indicates regular but light annual use. Such low mileage typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, though it can occasionally increase the risk of rubber-based components degrading or seizing due to periods of inactivity. While the MOT record is devoid of faults, a physical inspection should focus on components prone to age rather than mileage. A buyer should check for perished cracking in the suspension bushes, tyre sidew, and wiper blades, as low usage does not prevent environmental material fatigue. Given the vehicle's age, the brake calipers should be inspected for corrosion or binding that can occur when a car sits. Checking the underside for surface rust or structural corrosion is also necessary to ensure the structural integrity remains as sound as the mechanical history suggests.

NJ16 RWU Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
  • 51,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
63
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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NJ16 RWU Mileage History

  1. 23/05/202237,298 mi
  2. 27/06/202342,634 mi+5,336 mi
  3. 20/08/202444,889 mi+2,255 mi
  4. 02/09/202551,785 mi+6,896 mi

Average of roughly 4,417 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

NJ16 RWU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Sept 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Fiat 500 (NJ16 RWU) between May 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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