IsItAGoodCar
Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid
Road Tax Paid

2016 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · SL16 ABO

SL16 ABO

2016 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 51,066 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.

Make & Model
FIAT 500
Year / Origin
2016 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 18 Jul 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
Recorded Mileage
51,066 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 18 Jul 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jul 2027
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 stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent maintenance trend over the last four years. The most recent MOT test on 25 June 2025 at 48,251 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following a failure just one day prior. This immediate rectification suggests a minor, non-structural issue was addressed quickly to secure the passing retest, as no specific faults were listed in the provided report to indicate a deeper mechanical failure. The mileage pattern is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,825 miles per year. Between June 2022 and June 2025, the car covered 6,640 miles, moving from 41,611 to 48,251 miles. This low rate of use typically reduces wear on the drivetrain components and engine-related systems. However, such low-mileage usage can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components and brake hardware if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods between tests. Given the clean history devoid of recurring advisories or failures, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on items associated with low-mileage cars. Check the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting, which often occurs when calipers are not used frequently. Inspect the suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls for dry rot cracking, as age affects these materials more than mileage does. While the record shows no structural integrity issues, a manual check of the underside sills and wheel arches remains necessary to ensure no hidden corrosion has developed despite the clean electronic history.
Used Car Buyer Alert1 in 3 UK cars has hidden active finance or write-off history

Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.

£20,000 Experian Guarantee· 80+ check points · Instant results

SL16 ABO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
  • 51,066 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

Updating live data

SL16 ABO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 06:21
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 (SL16 ABO) between June 2023 and July 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 July 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 (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

SL16 ABO Mileage History

  1. 23/06/202344,069 mi
  2. 21/06/202445,968 mi+1,899 mi
  3. 24/06/202548,251 mi+2,283 mi
  4. 25/06/202548,251 mi
  5. 06/07/202651,066 mi+2,815 mi

Average of roughly 2,304 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence

Estimate current market value

Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
88
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
Experian Provenance Check

Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.

Experian Provenance Data

Vehicle Provenance Investigation

9 Key Registers

Comprehensive register checks across Experian, MIAFTR, Police National Computer, and DVLA records.

CHECK REQUIRED

OUTSTANDING FINANCE

Experian Register

Checks Experian asset registers to identify any active PCP, HP, or loan agreements.

Experian Asset Register: [Query Required]
Agreements & Lender Search: [Check to Reveal]
Experian Register:QUERY REQUIRED
CHECK REQUIRED

INSURANCE WRITE-OFF

MIAFTR Register

Checks the UK insurance total loss register for Category A, B, S, or N write-offs.

MIAFTR Insurance Database: [Query Required]
Write-Off Category & Date: [Check to Reveal]
MIAFTR Register:QUERY REQUIRED
CHECK REQUIRED

POLICE STOLEN (PNC)

Police PNC

Searches the UK Police National Computer (PNC) for active stolen vehicle reports.

Police National Computer: [Query Required]
Active Stolen Marker Search: [Check to Reveal]
Police Computer:QUERY REQUIRED
CHECK REQUIRED

SALVAGE & AUCTION

Salvage Registers

Cross-checks major UK salvage databases to identify if this vehicle has ever been listed in a salvage auction.

Salvage Auction Registries: [Query Required]
Trade Auction Disposal Lots: [Check to Reveal]
Salvage Registries:QUERY REQUIRED
CHECK REQUIRED

IMPORTED RECORD

Import Register

Checks vehicle registration records to verify if this vehicle was imported from abroad.

Import & Prior VRM Register: [Query Required]
Country of Origin Audit: [Check to Reveal]
Import Register:QUERY REQUIRED
CHECK REQUIRED

EXPORTED MARKER

Export Register

Checks whether the vehicle has been marked for permanent or temporary export from the UK.

Customs & Export Register: [Query Required]
UK Road Eligibility Marker: [Check to Reveal]
Export Register:QUERY REQUIRED
CHECK REQUIRED

SCRAPPED RECORD

Scrappage Register

Validates whether the car has been surrendered or notified as scrapped to an Authorized Treatment Facility.

Scrappage & ATF Register: [Query Required]
Disposal Notification Check: [Check to Reveal]
Scrappage Register:QUERY REQUIRED
CHECK REQUIRED

CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION

Statutory CoD

Confirms whether a statutory Certificate of Destruction has been issued against this chassis.

Certificate of Destruction Register: [Query Required]
Statutory Scrapping Decrees: [Check to Reveal]
Destruction Register:QUERY REQUIRED
CHECK REQUIRED

V5C LOGBOOK & KEEPERS

DVLA Master

Audits number of registered keepers and latest V5C logbook issue date.

DVLA Logbook Issue Date: [Query Required]
Previous Keepers Count: [Check to Reveal]
DVLA Keeper Master:QUERY REQUIRED
£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Avoid an Average £4,200 Loss on Undisclosed Vehicle Risks

Free DVLA records only confirm basic tax and MOT roadworthiness. 1 in 3 UK cars has hidden PCP/HP finance, insurance write-off categories, or unrecorded salvage history. Run the full check across all 9 registers with £20,000 Experian data guarantee protection.

HPI Check
£19.99
Single vehicle check
carVertical
£37.99
Single report
RAC Check
£14.99
Standard history
BEST VALUE
IsItAGoodCar
£8.99
Save over 55%
✓ Instant on-screen report✓ Official PDF emailed✓ £20k Experian Guarantee✓ One-off (no subscription)✓ Apple Pay / Google Pay / Cards

Data provided by Experian