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MOT Valid

2016 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · YM65 PLZ

YM65 PLZ

2016 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 15/01/2016. Recorded mileage 81,180 miles. MOT valid until 16/02/2027.

Make & Model
FIAT 500
Year / Origin
2016 · Sheffield
MOT Status
Valid until 16/02/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
81,180 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 16/02/2027
Tax Status
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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, having passed its most recent inspection on 12 February 2026 at 81,180 miles. While the history shows a pattern of immediate failures prior to passes, these instances appear to have been rectified successfully before the subsequent tests. The lack of recorded defects on the 2026 and 2025 tests suggests that the mechanical and structural components are currently operating within acceptable parameters without immediate signs of chronic degradation or recurring mechanical faults. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,100 miles per annum. Between January 2024 and January 2025, the car covered 5,089 miles, representing a slightly lower-average usage period, whereas the 5,036 miles recorded between January 2025 and February 2026 indicates a return to higher usage levels. This consistency suggests the vehicle is used regularly, which generally helps prevent the seizing of rubber components and brake seals that often affects cars with long periods of standing. A buyer should focus on the specific areas that caused the failures in early 2025 and early 2026, although the record does not detail the specific defect codes for those instances. These likely involved minor consumable items such as bulbs, wiper blades, or minor fluid leaks that were addressed quickly. Given the age and mileage, a physical inspection of the suspension bushes and the condition of the rear wheel arches for corrosion remains advisable to ensure no structural issues are developing beneath the clean MOT results. Checking the brake discs for thinning or uneven wear will also confirm that the braking system remains maintained beyond the recent passing standard.

YM65 PLZ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
  • 81,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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YM65 PLZ Mileage History

  1. 25/01/202470,555 mi
  2. 29/01/202576,144 mi+5,589 mi
  3. 29/01/202576,144 mi
  4. 06/02/202681,119 mi+4,975 mi
  5. 12/02/202681,180 mi+61 mi

Average of roughly 5,182 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

YM65 PLZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
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 (YM65 PLZ) between January 2024 and February 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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