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DN55 FWD

2006 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

116,686 mi
Last recorded116,686 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 FWD
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 116,686 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 116,676 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 115,528 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 112,946 miles

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

getting rusty

propshaft centre mounting deteriorating

Fail 3 Jan 2023 112,908 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

getting rusty

propshaft centre mounting deteriorating

Pass 6 Dec 2021 98,410 miles

centre propshaft rubber mounting detertiorating

Fail 3 Dec 2021 98,408 miles

Brake insecure most brake hoses (1.1.21 (c))

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both fouling body/antiroll bar (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed most (6.2.3 (c) (i))

centre propshaft rubber mounting detertiorating

centre propshaft rubber mounting detertiorating

Pass 30 Dec 2019 94,599 miles

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

rear suspension starting to get rusty

some noise from steering rack area

windscreen lower edge cracked

Pass 3 Jan 2019 84,033 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 84,033 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened top spring plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 82,529 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Various places underside (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 82,462 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Hub (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Hub (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Various places underside (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 75,076 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing close to outer tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 67,033 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both springs (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 59,402 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 59,258 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 51,571 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to tread wear bars!

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 45,772 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 37,028 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2012 37,028 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 33,065 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 33,064 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 32,985 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 28,497 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 22,184 miles

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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DN55 FWD is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DN55 FWD, 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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DN55 FWD is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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