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SJ16 DCN

2016 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,281 mi
Last recorded73,281 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat Panda28,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 DCN
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 73,281 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 66,590 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 64,317 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 54,888 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 54,877 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 51,021 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 50,217 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 42,721 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel just passes, suggest having brakes serviced (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 42,661 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel just passes, suggest having brakes serviced (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 31,471 miles

when first started engine light stayed on now out and staying out, suggest having this checked.

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 DCN is a 2016 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DCN, 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 DCN registered?

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

Is SJ16 DCN safe to buy?

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