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YJ16 SZS

2016 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,739 mi
Last recorded58,739 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Panda28,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 SZS
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 58,739 miles

General corrosion to suspension components

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 58,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion to suspension components

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 51,479 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 44,344 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 44,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 39,985 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 39,773 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 39,773 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 39,461 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 31,379 miles

TPMS Light on

Fail 20 Jul 2019 31,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

TPMS Light on

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 SZS is a 2016 Fiat Panda in White 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 YJ16 SZS, 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 YJ16 SZS registered?

YJ16 SZS is a 2016 Fiat Panda, first registered on 12 July 2016.

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