2016 Fiat 500L · 5,237 MOT tests
2016 Fiat 500L reliability
2016 Fiat 500Ls fail 27.5% of first MOT tests, 45% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 7 500L years (5,237 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
Looking at a 2016 Fiat 500L?
See its own MOT history and mileage, free.
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Ls: 33.7%)
- 27.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Ls: 33.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 45% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 44,091
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,237
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 73% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 2.9% of tests fail here (311% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Fiat 500L
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.4%
- Suspension6.7%
- Tyres6.3%
- Brakes5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.6%
- Steering2.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 2.94%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.64%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.35%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.29%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.1%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 1.53%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.97%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.96%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.07%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.64%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.84%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.59%)
Is a 2016 Fiat 500L reliable?
2016 Fiat 500Ls fail 27.5% of first MOT tests, 45% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 7 500L years (5,237 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Fiat 500L MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (2.94% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.64% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.35% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Fiat 500L have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Fiat 500L shows 44,091 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Check a 2016 Fiat 500L free
MOT history, mileage record, ULEZ, tax and recalls on any UK car, in seconds. No sign-up, no card.