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SG16 VBZ

2016 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,742 mi
Last recorded32,742 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Panda28,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG16 VBZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 32,742 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 32,742 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 25,645 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 25,641 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 20,272 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 14,289 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 8,120 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 6,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 5,213 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 3,122 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 3,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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SG16 VBZ is a 2016 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SG16 VBZ, 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 SG16 VBZ registered?

SG16 VBZ is a 2016 Fiat Panda, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is SG16 VBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG16 VBZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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