2016 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · SL16 FVM
2016 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 46,608 miles. MOT valid until 06 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,608 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL16 FVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 46,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL16 FVM 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 (SL16 FVM) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
SL16 FVM Mileage History
- 07/08/202436,684 mi
- 08/08/202436,685 mi+1 mi
- 04/08/202543,283 mi+6,598 mi
- 04/08/202543,285 mi+2 mi
- 06/08/202646,608 mi+3,323 mi
Average of roughly 4,973 miles per year across 5 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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