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DY16 LJA

2016 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,739 mi
Last recorded64,739 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Panda28,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 LJA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 64,739 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 60,666 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 58,447 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 56,417 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 54,246 miles

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 17 Jun 2021 52,076 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 52,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 44,583 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 23,535 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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DY16 LJA is a 2016 Fiat Panda in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY16 LJA, 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 DY16 LJA registered?

DY16 LJA is a 2016 Fiat Panda, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is DY16 LJA safe to buy?

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