2016 Fiat Panda · 16,101 MOT tests
2016 Fiat Panda reliability
2016 Fiat Pandas fail 23.7% of first MOT tests, 41% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 17 Panda years (16,101 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Pandas: 35.2%)
- 23.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Pandas: 35.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 41% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 32,745
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 16,101
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 39% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 2.3% of tests fail here (142% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Fiat Panda
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7.7%
- Lights and electrics7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5%
- Tyres4.6%
- Brakes3.7%
- Body, chassis and structure2.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 3.79%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.19%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Stop lamp not working 2.02%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.99%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Position lamp not working 1.37%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.23%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.06%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.86%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.65%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.81%) · Shock absorber bush slightly worn (5.53%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.97%)
Other years
Every Fiat Panda year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Fiat Panda reliable?
2016 Fiat Pandas fail 23.7% of first MOT tests, 41% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 17 Panda years (16,101 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Fiat Panda MOT?
Most often shock absorber bush excessively worn (3.79% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.19% of tests), stop lamp not working (2.02% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Fiat Panda have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Fiat Panda shows 32,745 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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