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A16 LTO

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,911 mi
Last recorded102,911 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 LTO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 102,911 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 92,809 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2023 75,224 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 67,365 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 67,224 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant below minimum level

Offside Front Side repeater insecure Side repeater loose but still visible (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slightly oil leak from Rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 66,856 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 64,438 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 58,284 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 50,184 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 44,892 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 37,599 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 37,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 29,834 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 24,340 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 20,686 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 17,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 13,447 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 13,447 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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A16 LTO is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 53,192 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 A16 LTO, 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 21 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 LTO registered?

A16 LTO is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is A16 LTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 LTO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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