CarVerify

Free Car Check

CU56 LXY

2006 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,866 mi
Last recorded50,866 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 LXY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 50,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s rear inner arch to chassis corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2025 50,854 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s rear inner arch corroded

o/s n/s front strut mountings worn

Pass 11 Sep 2024 49,366 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

tested in wet conditions

Pass 19 Dec 2022 43,798 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 43,798 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 39,625 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 39,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 35,048 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 34,994 miles

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

Rear exhaust box casing rusted

Pass 31 Jul 2019 32,184 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 28,743 miles

Rear susp beam corroded but not weakend

Fail 9 Aug 2018 28,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear susp beam corroded but not weakend

Pass 30 May 2017 19,498 miles

Corrosion on rear axle/ beam

Rear Exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 27 May 2017 19,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80/13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade rubber deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour White (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0 effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade rubber split (8.2.2)

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

Corrosion on rear axle/ beam

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & tread cracking 155/80/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & tread cracking 155/80/13 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 27 May 2016 17,028 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusty

rear suspension arms rusty

Pass 26 May 2015 14,856 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusty

surface rust on rear suspension arms

Pass 27 May 2014 12,882 miles

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 28 May 2013 11,750 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 11,750 miles

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

Cracking to tyres

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 7 Jun 2012 10,507 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear wiper blade ends split

slight corrosion rear exhaust box

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
Full Fiat Panda reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CU56 LXY is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CU56 LXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CU56 LXY?

You can check the full history of CU56 LXY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CU56 LXY registered?

CU56 LXY is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 20 November 2006.

Is CU56 LXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU56 LXY shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU56 LXY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CU56 LXY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.