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SL16 BXJ

2016 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

32,966 mi
Last recorded32,966 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Panda28,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 BXJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 32,966 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 29,257 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 29,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 26,806 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 23,757 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 20,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 17,836 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 17,836 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 16,565 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 16,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 15,199 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 15,199 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 12,344 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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SL16 BXJ is a 2016 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SL16 BXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL16 BXJ registered?

SL16 BXJ is a 2016 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is SL16 BXJ safe to buy?

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