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YA16 APV

2016 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,889 mi
Last recorded43,889 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat Panda28,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA16 APV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 43,889 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 43,889 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 40,986 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Suspect brake pads tight. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Suspect inner brake pad tight. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively Squeaking on brake test. Suspect build up of brake dust in drum. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 40,986 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Suspect brake pads tight. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Suspect inner brake pad tight. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively Squeaking on brake test. Suspect build up of brake dust in drum. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 37,924 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 32,804 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 28,390 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 24,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 24,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 16,874 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 16,725 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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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YA16 APV is a 2016 Fiat Panda in Red with a 875cc 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 YA16 APV, 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 YA16 APV registered?

YA16 APV is a 2016 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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The MOT history for YA16 APV 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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