2016 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · SA16 OTL
2016 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 11 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 72,659 miles. MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA16 OTL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2026
- 72,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA16 OTL MOT History
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 (SA16 OTL) between April 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 October 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: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
SA16 OTL Mileage History
- 12/04/202458,486 mi
- 11/04/202566,310 mi+7,824 mi
- 24/03/202671,969 mi+5,659 mi
- 23/10/202672,651 mi+682 mi
- 26/10/202672,659 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 5,584 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat 500 Facelift / Hybrid
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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