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FY16 VJC

2016 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,346 mi
Last recorded55,346 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat Panda28,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 VJC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 55,346 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 53,984 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s ()

Pass 11 May 2023 52,301 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 50,815 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s ()

Pass 27 May 2021 48,675 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 46,371 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 46,371 miles

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

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 VJC is a 2016 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VJC, 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 VJC?

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What year was FY16 VJC registered?

FY16 VJC is a 2016 Fiat Panda, first registered on 9 July 2016.

Is FY16 VJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY16 VJC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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