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2016 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · YR16 ABF

YR16 ABF

2016 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2016. Recorded mileage 43,323 miles. MOT valid until 12/02/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.

Make & Model
FIAT 500
Year / Origin
2016 · Sheffield
MOT Status
Valid until 12/02/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/07/2027)
Recorded Mileage
43,323 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 12/02/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/07/2027
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 is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection on 13 February 2026 at 43,323 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful repairs. The failure on 10 February 2026 occurred just nine miles prior to the pass, suggesting a very minor mechanical adjustment or a bulb-related defect that was rectified quickly before the re-test. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,332 miles per year. Data indicates a significant gap in usage between March 2024 and April 2025, where the car covered only 2,341 miles over thirteen months. More recently, it recorded just 56 miles between April 2025 and February 2026. While this low mileage reduces general wear on the drivetrain, long periods of standing can cause rubber components to develop cracks or brake components to seize due to a lack of regular use. Despite the clean sheets on the most recent tests, a buyer should verify the condition of components that likely caused the failures in 2024 and 2026. Since the record does not list the specific defects for those failures, a physical inspection must focus on signs of binding calipers, suspension bushes, or lighting assemblies. Given the low annual mileage, check for flat spots on the tyres and corrosion on the brake discs, which are common when vehicles remain stationary for extended periods.

YR16 ABF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
  • 43,323 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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YR16 ABF Mileage History

  1. 12/03/202440,926 mi
  2. 12/03/202440,926 mi
  3. 01/04/202543,267 mi+2,341 mi
  4. 10/02/202643,314 mi+47 mi
  5. 13/02/202643,323 mi+9 mi

Average of roughly 1,245 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

YR16 ABF MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 31 Aug 2026, 14:25
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 (YR16 ABF) between March 2024 and February 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 13 February 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: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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