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SD16 PLN

2016 Fiat Panda

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,753 mi
Last recorded39,753 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat Panda28,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD16 PLN
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 39,753 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 light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 36,760 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 33,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 30,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is starting to wear on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 30,311 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe burst (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 26,567 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 26,547 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached rubber bushed de bonded and moving freely (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached rubber bush de bonded and moving freely (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2020 21,127 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Mounting hangers corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion reducing braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion reducing braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 14,882 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (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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SD16 PLN is a 2016 Fiat Panda in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SD16 PLN, 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 SD16 PLN registered?

SD16 PLN is a 2016 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is SD16 PLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD16 PLN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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