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BV56 XEF

2006 Fiat Panda

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,505 mi
Last recorded109,505 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 XEF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 109,505 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 109,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 94,585 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 91,076 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre has low tread on outer edge

offside front tyre low tread on inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2014 91,076 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre has low tread on outer edge

offside front tyre low tread on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2013 85,602 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 73,471 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 68,413 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 68,413 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 56,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 56,720 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 43,249 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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BV56 XEF is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BV56 XEF, 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 BV56 XEF registered?

BV56 XEF is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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