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AJ55 VGV

2006 Fiat Panda

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,329 mi
Last recorded115,329 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VGV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 115,329 miles

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

offside rear bumper damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2016 115,329 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit (6.1.C.1)

offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2015 101,849 miles

ALL underside of vehicle and brake pipes heavily soiled

Fail 23 Feb 2015 101,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

ALL underside of vehicle and brake pipes heavily soiled

Pass 3 Mar 2014 90,883 miles

both front drop links have play in them

Fail 3 Mar 2014 90,883 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front drop links have play in them

Pass 26 Feb 2013 81,597 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front strut top bearings starting to sieze

Fail 26 Feb 2013 81,597 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front strut top bearings starting to sieze

Pass 12 Mar 2012 72,162 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 72,162 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 59,812 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 59,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 48,996 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 38,462 miles

Inside surfaces of both front brake discs well worn and lipped

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

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

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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AJ55 VGV is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2006 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 52,993 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 AJ55 VGV, 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 20 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ55 VGV registered?

AJ55 VGV is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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