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CV56 VFU

2006 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,351 mi
Last recorded78,351 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 VFU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 78,351 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All 4 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 75,146 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 15 Jan 2024 74,975 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 3 Jan 2023 69,920 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 65,488 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + rear coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front o/s/f +n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 65,486 miles

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + rear coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front o/s/f +n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 60,829 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 57,170 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 52,685 miles

some movement in n/s strut top not yet excessive

Pass 31 Jan 2018 42,792 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 42,790 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust clamp between centre and rear exhaust (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 41,167 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 26 Jan 2016 37,335 miles

Rear exhaust not in good condition

Underbody surface corosion general needs treatment

Fail 25 Jan 2016 37,335 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust not in good condition

Underbody surface corosion general needs treatment

Pass 27 Jan 2015 30,319 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust detriated

Fail 23 Jan 2015 30,319 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust detriated

Pass 22 Jan 2014 25,487 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 21 Jan 2013 24,105 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general/surface/corrosion/on/underbody/advised/treatment.

n/side/rear/brake/binding/slightly.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 23,142 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 21,413 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 151,189 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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CV56 VFU is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CV56 VFU, 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 CV56 VFU registered?

CV56 VFU is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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