2016 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · PL16 FXS
2016 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 50,589 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL16 FXS Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 50,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL16 FXS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Fiat 500 (PL16 FXS) between August 2019 and February 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PL16 FXS Mileage History
- 22/08/201916,001 mi
- 14/08/202023,930 mi+7,929 mi
- 24/08/202135,966 mi+12,036 mi
- 26/08/202135,966 mi
- 22/02/202239,019 mi+3,053 mi
- 24/02/202239,019 mi
- 23/02/202340,708 mi+1,689 mi
- 13/02/202441,740 mi+1,032 mi
- 14/02/202441,745 mi+5 mi
- 06/02/202545,431 mi+3,686 mi
- 12/02/202650,588 mi+5,157 mi
- 12/02/202650,589 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,339 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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