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SJ16 DDB

2016 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,091 mi
Last recorded62,091 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat Panda28,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 62,091 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 60,338 miles

OIL CATCH CAN VENTING TO AIR

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REARS SWELLING UNDER COATING (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 60,337 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

OIL CATCH CAN VENTING TO AIR

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REARS SWELLING UNDER COATING (1.1.11 (c))

TPMS LIGHT INDECATING LOW PRESSURE

Pass 14 Dec 2023 58,581 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 56,280 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2023 56,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 47,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 38,294 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 31,403 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 23,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer covers split (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cover split (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 23,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer covers split (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cover split (1.1.15 (a))

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 DDB is a 2016 Fiat Panda in Black 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 DDB, 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 DDB registered?

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

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