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2016 Fiat 500X 1.4L Petrol · WT16 LCZ

WT16 LCZ

2016 Fiat 500X (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30/06/2016. Recorded mileage 58,419 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027.

Make & Model
FIAT 500X
Year / Origin
2016 · Bristol
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 09/06/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/05/2027)
Recorded Mileage
58,419 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/06/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/05/2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
1368cc
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 currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its latest MOT on 11 June 2025 at 58,419 miles with no recorded defects. This represents an improving maintenance trend following a period of significant mechanical concern in 2023. While the car previously suffered from multiple failures related to steering and braking components, the most recent clean sheet suggests that the identified faults were addressed and the vehicle is currently operating within acceptable safety parameters. The recorded mileage of 58,419 miles over ten years indicates relatively low annual usage, averaging approximately 5,842 miles per year. This low mileage often correlates with less wear on the drivetrain, but it can also mask the degradation of rubber components. The gap of 557 miles between the May 2023 and June 2024 tests, and another 5,754 miles between the June 2024 and June 2025 tests, shows a consistent and light driving pattern that does not suggest immediate high-mileage-related mechanical failures. A buyer must perform a close inspection of the suspension and steering geometry, as the history shows a pattern of issues with the steering rack inner joints, track rod ends, and lower suspension arm bushes. The 2024 test flagged a light misting on the nearside front shock absorber, which should be monitored for further leakage to ensure it has not progressed toward failure. The recurring mentions of pitted and scored rear brake discs across 2023 and 2024 indicate that the vehicle may sit for long periods or be driven in environments that promote surface corrosion on the rotors despite the low mileage.

WT16 LCZ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2025
  • 58,419 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
53
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Reliability & Known Issues

Known faults for Fiat Fiat 500X

Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

WT16 LCZ Mileage History

  1. 23/05/202347,001 mi
  2. 30/05/202347,268 mi+267 mi
  3. 30/05/202347,268 mi
  4. 03/06/202452,665 mi+5,397 mi
  5. 11/06/202558,419 mi+5,754 mi

Average of roughly 5,563 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

WT16 LCZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Jun 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.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Fiat 500X (WT16 LCZ) between May 2023 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 11 June 2025 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.

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