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AU56 ZGL

2006 Fiat Panda

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,774 mi
Last recorded89,774 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 ZGL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 89,774 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear back box of exhaust outer skin corroded but not leaking

Fail 12 Feb 2021 89,772 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and rubber split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear back box of exhaust outer skin corroded but not leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2020 84,602 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 84,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 77,851 miles

Both front shock absorbers heavily corroded

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 75,672 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2017 74,645 miles

exhaust system corroded

under body seal adedd under vehicle

Fail 9 Mar 2017 74,640 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

under body seal adedd under vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2016 71,062 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 67,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2015 67,189 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 61,577 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

glow plug lamp flashing on dash

rear silencer corroded but not blowing.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 55,360 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 48,100 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to n/s front seatbelt webbing

slight damage to o/s rear seatbelt webbing

Fail 18 Oct 2010 36,211 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 18 Oct 2010 36,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 21 Oct 2009 24,680 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wipers startin g to smear

Fail 9 Oct 2009 23,996 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not 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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AU56 ZGL is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU56 ZGL, 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 AU56 ZGL registered?

AU56 ZGL is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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