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BJ16 VLC

2016 Fiat 500C

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,282 mi
Last recorded22,282 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500C31,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 VLC
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 22,282 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 22,282 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 20,443 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 18,903 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 16,881 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 15,677 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 15,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2021 13,652 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 10,072 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 8,252 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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BJ16 VLC is a 2016 Fiat 500C in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 31,133 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 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ16 VLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 10 years old, this Fiat 500C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJ16 VLC?

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What year was BJ16 VLC registered?

BJ16 VLC is a 2016 Fiat 500C, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is BJ16 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ16 VLC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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