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BL16 VTP

2016 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,617 mi
Last recorded51,617 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat Panda28,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 VTP
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 51,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 51,603 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 45,753 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 45,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2023 40,657 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 35,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 31,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper shocker bush peeling away from centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper shocker bush peeling away from centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 27,956 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 27,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2019 22,574 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 VTP is a 2016 Fiat Panda in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VTP, 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 VTP registered?

BL16 VTP is a 2016 Fiat Panda, first registered on 22 June 2016.

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