Fiat 500l (2016)
2016 Fiat 500l
CarHunch analysed 1,664 real MOT records for the 2016 Fiat 500l. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Fiat 500L passes its MOT at 80.9%, marginally above the UK average of 80%, but nearly a third of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—that's a significant safety concern for buyers. Petrol versions perform slightly better at 82.2% pass rate versus 80.1% for diesels, though the difference is modest.
At 41,153 miles on average, these eight-year-old cars are running below typical mileage for their age, which is encouraging. However, they rack up 1.8 failures and 9.1 advisories per test, suggesting that while many pass first time, they're prone to accumulating niggles around suspension, brakes, and electrics—have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the electrical gremlins that plague this model.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2.1 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2016 Fiat 500l
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 31.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (64%) | 1,059 | 80.1% | 1.86 |
| Petrol (36%) | 603 | 82.2% | 1.7 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 77.8% | 2 |
| Gas Diesel (0%) | 1 | 70% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Fiat 500l vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Fiat 500l vehicles fall between 29,087 and 54,178 miles.
2016 Fiat 500l — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 1,543 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Fiat 500l
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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42.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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39.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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31.8%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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30.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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26.5%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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22.5%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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17.7%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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15.3%
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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