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VF16 PKJ

2016 Fiat Panda

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,252 mi
Last recorded48,252 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat Panda28,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF16 PKJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 48,252 miles

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 43,325 miles

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

under tray corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2023 36,683 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play propshaft bush worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

undertray corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2022 32,468 miles

Central propshaft mtg split

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

Nearside Front fog lamp loose

Fail 8 Aug 2022 32,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central propshaft mtg split

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

Nearside Front fog lamp loose

Pass 22 Jul 2021 27,478 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 24,547 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 19,204 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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VF16 PKJ is a 2016 Fiat Panda in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VF16 PKJ, 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 VF16 PKJ registered?

VF16 PKJ is a 2016 Fiat Panda, first registered on 18 August 2016.

Is VF16 PKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF16 PKJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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