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BG56 SJV

2006 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

78,982 mi
Last recorded78,982 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 SJV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 78,982 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 78,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 76,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out side edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 76,371 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment inner track rod end balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out side edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 73,405 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounts worn slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod end ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose clips present but poorly fitted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 73,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting /bearing (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mounting breaking away from axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2023 70,289 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexy joint broken up (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 70,289 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexy joint broken up (8.1.1 (b) (i))

advise brake inspection poss low on rears and pads low

Pass 11 Jan 2022 66,651 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 66,651 miles

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 63,595 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 63,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 59,660 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 55,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2018 52,182 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 50,756 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 50,756 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 49,358 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 47,428 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 47,428 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 43,733 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 42,933 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 42,834 miles

engine man light stay on

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 40,641 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 35,529 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 28,766 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 21,122 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 21,122 miles

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

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

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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BG56 SJV is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BG56 SJV, 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 BG56 SJV registered?

BG56 SJV is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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