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FY16 PLZ

2016 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,356 mi
Last recorded40,356 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Panda28,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 PLZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 40,356 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 39,696 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 36,205 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 31,877 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 31,877 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 27,511 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 24,191 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 22,109 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 16,583 miles

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

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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FY16 PLZ 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 FY16 PLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY16 PLZ?

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What year was FY16 PLZ registered?

FY16 PLZ is a 2016 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is FY16 PLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY16 PLZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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