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YJ16 SWG

2016 Fiat Panda

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,463 mi
Last recorded76,463 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat Panda28,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 SWG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 76,463 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 76,463 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2024 67,956 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 56,024 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 44,798 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 30,851 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 22,136 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 22,136 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track arm joint excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track arm joint excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 17,182 miles

Front discs corroded inner face

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play play in track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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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YJ16 SWG is a 2016 Fiat Panda in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YJ16 SWG, 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 YJ16 SWG registered?

YJ16 SWG is a 2016 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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The MOT history for YJ16 SWG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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