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BV16 FVB

2016 Fiat Panda

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,297 mi
Last recorded79,297 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Panda28,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 FVB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 79,297 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 79,295 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 75,563 miles

nearside front tyre low outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2024 70,407 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 70,407 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 64,496 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 57,047 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 57,046 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 51,165 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 50,095 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 50,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 36,602 miles

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

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))

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 FVB is a 2016 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FVB, 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 FVB registered?

BV16 FVB is a 2016 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is BV16 FVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV16 FVB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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