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F16 ATY

1988 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

139,307 mi
Last recorded139,307 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Fiat Panda64,709 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 ATY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 139,307 miles

Front Headlamp reflectors are aging.

Nearside Lower Outer sill and sill end corroded.

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 139,307 miles

Front Headlamp reflectors are aging.

Nearside Lower Outer sill and sill end corroded.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Bulb had fallen out of holder. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 136,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 133,900 miles

Offside Rear Lower Damper lower bushes cracked.

Rear Silencer rubber mounts cracked.

Fail 11 Oct 2023 133,900 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Damper lower bushes cracked.

Rear Silencer rubber mounts cracked.

Pass 19 Oct 2022 131,063 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 128,595 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 123,409 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 117,589 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 113,305 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 109,936 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 106,148 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 99,282 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 93,317 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 91,615 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 87,670 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 87,639 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 83,006 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 79,710 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 79,699 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 73,281 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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F16 ATY is a 1988 Fiat Panda in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1988 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 64,709 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 F16 ATY, 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 38 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F16 ATY registered?

F16 ATY is a 1988 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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