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YC16 BYF

2016 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,843 mi
Last recorded18,843 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Panda28,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC16 BYF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 18,843 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shocks (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak engine

Fail 17 Apr 2026 18,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush de/bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn on edges and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn on edges and cuts in tread 1856515 good year all season (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush starting to de/bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Rear number plate loose

oil leak engine

Pass 25 Apr 2025 16,912 miles

Front tyres worn on edge and cuts in tread 2.5mm tread

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake efficiency only just met

oil leak engine

Pass 25 Apr 2024 15,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush starting to de/bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on edge and cuts in tread

handbrake efficiency only just met

oil leak engine

Pass 24 Apr 2023 13,147 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 11,531 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 9,801 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 8,254 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 6,320 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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YC16 BYF is a 2016 Fiat Panda in Yellow 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 YC16 BYF, 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 YC16 BYF registered?

YC16 BYF is a 2016 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is YC16 BYF safe to buy?

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