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AO55 RKZ

2006 Fiat Panda

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,579 mi
Last recorded138,579 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 RKZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 138,579 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 126,735 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 124,362 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Sill covers fitted now allowing full inspection of sills

Slight oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2022 124,357 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Sill covers fitted now allowing full inspection of sills

Slight oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2022 124,108 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake cable outer casing cracked

Offside Front Upper suspension leg bearing rough in operation

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both park brake performances low

Pass 11 Aug 2021 113,622 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 113,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 101,588 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes swollen within coating at rear ends.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 101,588 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front to rear brake pipes swollen within coating at rear ends.

Both front tyres perished on inner & outer sidewalls , worn on inner edges.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 89,021 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 89,018 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 76,370 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 10 Jul 2018 76,356 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 66,111 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

Play in offside track rod end, not considered excessive

Fail 25 Jul 2017 66,111 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

Play in offside track rod end, not considered excessive

Pass 21 Jul 2016 58,495 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 58,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall cracked (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear tyre, inner wall cracking, no cords visible.

Pass 24 Jul 2015 49,030 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 41,887 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Offside rear tyre lightly cracked in tread area, no reinforcing seen.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 40,938 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm (just above wear warning bars)

Cut in nearside front tyre tread, but no cords visible.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating but not blowing

Pass 23 Jun 2012 40,318 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 40,318 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 38,667 miles

play in o/s/f drop link

Pass 7 May 2010 34,728 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 30,472 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 30,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AO55 RKZ is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AO55 RKZ, 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 AO55 RKZ registered?

AO55 RKZ is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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