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CV06 XCH

2006 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

57,421 mi
Last recorded57,421 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV06 XCH
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 57,421 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 57,421 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 56,643 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 56,641 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 55,890 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 55,888 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to axle beam failure (1.2.1 (g))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both steering rack arms worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 55,032 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 54,103 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 12 May 2021 49,016 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 49,013 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both steering rack arms worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 47,075 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 47,068 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn both side inner tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both side (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 41,924 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 2 Jul 2018 35,292 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 29,050 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jul 2016 27,640 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Suspension & braking components corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2016 27,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Suspension & braking components corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 25,446 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 24,202 miles

Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 22,861 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 22,861 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 21,183 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 21,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 19,977 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 19,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 18,902 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 18,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 14,842 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 14,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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CV06 XCH is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 CV06 XCH, 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 CV06 XCH registered?

CV06 XCH is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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