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5003 PJ

2016 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,029 mi
Last recorded95,029 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat 50032,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration5003 PJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 95,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3000-4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axel & springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 95,029 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3000-4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axel & springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 90,628 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 90,628 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 87,586 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 80,532 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 80,532 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 75,804 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 71,172 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 67,428 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 67,428 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 58,326 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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5003 PJ is a 2016 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 32,715 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5003 PJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 10 years old, this Fiat 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 5003 PJ registered?

5003 PJ is a 2016 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is 5003 PJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5003 PJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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