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WL16 AVU

2016 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,594 mi
Last recorded89,594 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat Panda28,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL16 AVU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 89,594 miles

nsr handbrake cable outer casing slightly damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2025 89,593 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust flexi slight leak

tpms light on but n/s/r has puncture

Pass 3 Oct 2024 78,213 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 71,286 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 71,286 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2022 63,596 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 63,596 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 53,786 miles

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

TPMS Light on

Pass 1 Oct 2020 45,434 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 34,635 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 25 Sep 2019 34,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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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WL16 AVU is a 2016 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WL16 AVU, 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 WL16 AVU registered?

WL16 AVU is a 2016 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is WL16 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL16 AVU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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