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AO16 BVU

2016 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,544 mi
Last recorded88,544 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Panda28,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 BVU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 88,544 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 79,859 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 73,463 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 72,579 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear,corroded under coating at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear,corroded under coating at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded,weeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 62,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEX JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 62,961 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEX JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 54,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 45,402 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Mar 2021 45,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Feb 2020 37,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Feb 2019 28,636 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

How Reliable is the Fiat Panda?

Based on 1,821,354 MOT tests across 128,867 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,123
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
128,867
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66,636
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,798
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 19,354
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 14,650
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,270
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AO16 BVU is a 2016 Fiat Panda in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2016 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 28,781 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 Panda fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66,636 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO16 BVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Panda typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this Fiat Panda is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO16 BVU registered?

AO16 BVU is a 2016 Fiat Panda, first registered on 15 March 2016.

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