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BJ56 VSP

2006 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,288 mi
Last recorded112,288 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 VSP
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 112,288 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 108,260 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 108,231 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 104,366 miles

Exhaust Flexi pipe in poor condition

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 104,125 miles

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

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

Exhaust Flexi pipe in poor condition

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 96,765 miles

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

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

centre prop shaft mounting splitting

Fail 4 Dec 2015 96,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre prop shaft mounting splitting

Pass 4 Dec 2014 90,918 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 5 Dec 2013 87,536 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 83,011 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 67,403 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 50,030 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 36,624 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 36,623 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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BJ56 VSP is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ56 VSP, 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 BJ56 VSP registered?

BJ56 VSP is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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