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DE55 NZS

2006 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,596 mi
Last recorded139,596 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 NZS
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 139,596 miles

All shock absorbers corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring cup on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 139,596 miles

All shock absorbers corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring cup on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 138,289 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected coil spring cup on axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all shock absorbers coroded

Pass 9 Mar 2017 80,385 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 80,379 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 77,767 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 73,964 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 73,958 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 67,240 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust corroeded

Fail 10 Mar 2014 67,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust corroeded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 58,698 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 58,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 50,005 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,979 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 33,470 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 24,155 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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DE55 NZS is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE55 NZS, 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 DE55 NZS registered?

DE55 NZS is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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