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SF16 PLK

2016 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

28,879 mi
Last recorded28,879 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat Panda28,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF16 PLK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 28,879 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 28,876 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 28,046 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2023 26,163 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 26,163 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 24,537 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1/85/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. strip and clean (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 24,535 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1/85/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. strip and clean (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 20,928 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jan 2022 20,928 miles

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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2021 17,500 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jan 2021 17,500 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jul 2019 11,127 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges (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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SF16 PLK 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 58.3%.

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 SF16 PLK, 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 SF16 PLK registered?

SF16 PLK is a 2016 Fiat Panda, first registered on 18 July 2016.

Is SF16 PLK safe to buy?

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