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BV16 FTP

2016 Fiat Panda

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,678 mi
Last recorded48,678 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Panda28,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 FTP
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 48,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 44,903 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Pass 18 Mar 2024 41,150 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 41,150 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 37,952 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 37,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 34,984 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 34,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 29,487 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 24,542 miles

Front pads and discs may soon need replacing.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 18,431 miles

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

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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BV16 FTP is a 2016 Fiat Panda in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BV16 FTP, 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 BV16 FTP registered?

BV16 FTP is a 2016 Fiat Panda, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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