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SJ16 DER

2016 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,164 mi
Last recorded20,164 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Panda28,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 20,164 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2026 20,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 19,385 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 18,600 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 17,776 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 17,148 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 12,175 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 12,175 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 5,141 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 3,680 miles

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 DER 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 DER, 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 DER registered?

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

Is SJ16 DER safe to buy?

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