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AO56 ESY

2006 Fiat Panda

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,566 mi
Last recorded98,566 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 ESY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 98,566 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 94,680 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hose ferrules & pipe nuts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 94,671 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear axle rusted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear & pipe nuts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 89,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules & pipe nut rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear axle getting rusty

Fail 14 Sep 2021 89,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules & pipe nut rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear axle getting rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2020 85,329 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 85,324 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 82,772 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 82,767 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 75,546 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 74,638 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 73,816 miles

engine management light on

nearside and offside light beams on legal limets

Pass 16 Jun 2015 63,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 68,135 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 64,644 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 64,644 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 60,272 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 53,376 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,114 miles

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

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf tyre has a cut in tread area

Pass 15 Oct 2010 29,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Oct 2010 28,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2009 14,301 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 13,978 miles

both front tyres wearing on their inner edges. will need replacing shortly

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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AO56 ESY is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AO56 ESY, 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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AO56 ESY is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 24 September 2006.

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