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SJ16 DCM

2016 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,050 mi
Last recorded113,050 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Panda28,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 DCM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 113,050 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 109,258 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones, rear bushes, beginning to delaminate from housing but not allowing excess movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres have multiple small cuts not exposing cord. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing quickly on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front tyre has damage to the outer sidewall, however not cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rearmost brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres have multiple small cuts not exposing cord. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 96,613 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 96,613 miles

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

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

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 85,452 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both N/S and O/S Upper Bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 70,949 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 70,949 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine at oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 61,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 51,010 miles

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe bracket split but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Oct 2020 51,010 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe bracket split but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jun 2019 40,594 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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SJ16 DCM is a 2016 Fiat Panda in White 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 SJ16 DCM, 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 SJ16 DCM registered?

SJ16 DCM is a 2016 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is SJ16 DCM safe to buy?

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