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BV16 FTA

2016 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,284 mi
Last recorded34,284 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500C31,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 FTA
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 34,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy and first joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin off side close to 1.5 mm. minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 32,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexy (fractured) and joint gas blows

Fail 21 Mar 2025 32,218 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexy (fractured) and joint gas blows

Pass 20 Mar 2024 29,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm./94% worn (5.2.3 (e))

both off side tyres 78% worn/3mm.

exhaust gas leakage at front and middle joints and middle flexy broken

minimum parking brake lever reserve travel

Fail 19 Mar 2024 29,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm./94% worn (5.2.3 (e))

both off side tyres 78% worn/3mm.

exhaust gas leakage at front and middle joints and middle flexy broken

minimum parking brake lever reserve travel

Pass 14 Mar 2023 27,066 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

minor exhaust gas leakage front joint

Pass 22 Mar 2022 20,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 15,944 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 13,378 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Mar 2020 13,378 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 10,369 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 10,369 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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BV16 FTA is a 2016 Fiat 500C in White 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 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 BV16 FTA, 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.

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What year was BV16 FTA registered?

BV16 FTA is a 2016 Fiat 500C, first registered on 25 March 2016.

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