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AU06 VYL

2006 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,631 mi
Last recorded141,631 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 VYL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 141,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 138,440 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 138,418 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 135,800 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 135,800 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 132,260 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 132,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 127,410 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 127,408 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 106,446 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear park brake effort low

oil leak from engine

Fail 8 May 2017 106,446 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear park brake effort low

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 May 2016 95,622 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

Radiator deteriorated.

Fail 11 May 2016 95,619 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

Oil filter corroded and has a slight seapage of oil.

Radiator deteriorated.

Pass 18 May 2015 88,799 miles

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

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

oil filter rusty

rear part of the exhaust deteriated

Fail 15 May 2015 88,779 miles

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

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

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

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

oil filter rusty

rear part of the exhaust deteriated

Pass 17 May 2014 76,673 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 14 May 2014 76,673 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 18 Jan 2013 65,483 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 61,408 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 57,215 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 49,514 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,657 miles

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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AU06 VYL is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AU06 VYL, 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 AU06 VYL registered?

AU06 VYL is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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