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BJ06 XVU

2006 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,349 mi
Last recorded56,349 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 XVU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 56,349 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 54,375 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 53,512 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 52,801 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN / SYSTEM CORRODED / BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165 65 14 79H - ALSO PUNCTURED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDERSIDE CORRODED - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Fail 26 Apr 2023 52,800 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165 65 14 79H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

CENTRE EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN / SYSTEM CORRODED / BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 65 14 79H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165 65 14 79H - ALSO PUNCTURED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

UNDERSIDE CORRODED - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Pass 31 Jan 2022 50,858 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

exhaust centre bracket broken but still secure

Fail 26 Jan 2022 50,821 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

exhaust centre bracket broken but still secure

Pass 25 Feb 2021 48,848 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2021 48,825 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2020 47,146 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 47,126 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 42,055 miles

exhaust back box rusty

Fail 23 Jan 2019 42,034 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust back box rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2018 37,855 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 34,563 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rear outer casing corroded

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

Pass 3 Apr 2016 30,788 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2016 30,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 26,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal has slight deterioration but is ok at contact sealing point

minor damage to o/s/f tyre outer wall

n/s/r tyre cracked, perished

o/s headlamp mount slightly cracked

o/s/r tyre cracked, perished

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 23,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both rear tyres cracked/perished

fuel cap seal slightly cracked/perished

o/s headlamp mounting bracked fractured

rear section exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 20,980 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 18,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exshaust back box deteriating/corroding

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and has deteriation (cracking).

Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,376 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 12,712 miles

offside front wing damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2009 9,966 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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BJ06 XVU is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ06 XVU, 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 BJ06 XVU registered?

BJ06 XVU is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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