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BL16 VSN

2016 Fiat Panda

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,903 mi
Last recorded45,903 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat Panda28,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 VSN
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 45,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 45,898 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 37,721 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 37,266 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

all x4 tyres cracking/deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2023 28,856 miles

Both front tyres wearing low.

Engine oil sump corroded.

Front brake discs scored and slightly corroded.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 22,409 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 21,291 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 16,333 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 13,988 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 12,009 miles

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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BL16 VSN is a 2016 Fiat Panda in Silver 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 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 BL16 VSN, 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 BL16 VSN registered?

BL16 VSN is a 2016 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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