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VU16 XMG

2016 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,801 mi
Last recorded13,801 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Panda28,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 XMG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 13,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 12,611 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 11,352 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 11,346 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 9,696 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 8,064 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 7,396 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 6,891 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 5,367 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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VU16 XMG is a 2016 Fiat Panda in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VU16 XMG, 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 VU16 XMG registered?

VU16 XMG is a 2016 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is VU16 XMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU16 XMG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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