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RJ16 VAK

2016 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,730 mi
Last recorded54,730 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Panda28,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ16 VAK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 54,730 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 54,730 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 48,723 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 48,723 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower DRL not working

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 41,642 miles

TPMS warning lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Jan 2023 36,141 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 31,740 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 24,742 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 13,770 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Jun 2019 13,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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RJ16 VAK is a 2016 Fiat Panda in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RJ16 VAK, 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 RJ16 VAK registered?

RJ16 VAK is a 2016 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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