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SP16 TJV

2016 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,015 mi
Last recorded47,015 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Panda28,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP16 TJV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 47,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edges of tyre treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end of brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edges of tyre treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 47,015 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edges of tyre treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end of brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edges of tyre treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2025 40,115 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 36,407 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer tread has slight wear

Pass 27 Feb 2023 32,878 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH TOP RUBBERS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 29,337 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 29,337 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 24,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 24,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush bonding has failed. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush bonding has failed. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 20,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush bonding starting to fail. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush bonding starting to fail. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 16,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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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SP16 TJV 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 SP16 TJV, 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 SP16 TJV registered?

SP16 TJV is a 2016 Fiat Panda, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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