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BV56 YRN

2006 Fiat Panda

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,062 mi
Last recorded79,062 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 79,062 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 79,060 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 79,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 75,844 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 75,844 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 72,167 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 66,950 miles

both front struts corroded and leaking

oil leak

rear damper bodys corroded

slight play in ns track rod end

Pass 7 Jun 2022 56,775 miles

Front o/s & n/s front shocks corroded

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Jul 2021 50,615 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside HEAVILY corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners from the rear view mirror

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement HEAVILY WORN/PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy leak from the rear of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Near and Offside, upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Turbo Noisy

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside, smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 50,615 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Near and Offside, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside HEAVILY corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners from the rear view mirror

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and low to bald on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement HEAVILY WORN/PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy leak from the rear of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Near and Offside, upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Turbo Noisy

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside, smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 44,066 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leak(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Near and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 35,594 miles

Movement in both sides front lower suspension arm bushes advise replacement

Pass 12 Jul 2018 33,686 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipes hidden beneath plastic covers.

rear silencer deteriorated but not leaking.

small chip in windscreen, not affecting drivers view.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 31,993 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 30,444 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 28,011 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 25,495 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 22,202 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 19,136 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 14,847 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 13,125 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 11,201 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 11,201 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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 YRN is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BV56 YRN, 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 YRN registered?

BV56 YRN is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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