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SD16 PLU

2016 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,643 mi
Last recorded45,643 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat Panda28,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD16 PLU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 45,643 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 43,328 miles

plastic covers over brake pipes full inspection cannot be carried out

Fail 24 Jun 2025 43,325 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn o\s and n\s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic covers over brake pipes full inspection cannot be carried out

Pass 5 Jun 2024 38,443 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 38,443 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 35,551 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 35,551 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 32,421 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 28,913 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 28,768 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 24,408 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 17,631 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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SD16 PLU is a 2016 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PLU, 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 PLU registered?

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

Is SD16 PLU safe to buy?

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