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DV56 BFJ

2006 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,989 mi
Last recorded49,989 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 BFJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 49,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear exhaust cover corroded and blowing slightly

Fail 7 Apr 2015 49,989 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

oil leak from filter

rear exhaust cover corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2014 41,961 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 32,697 miles

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

advise exhaust backbox deteriorated.

advise o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge still just legal though.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 32,697 miles

advise exhaust backbox deteriorated.

advise o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge still just legal though.

Pass 1 Dec 2012 30,220 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 21,744 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 13,785 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 13,785 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 3,003 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

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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DV56 BFJ is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DV56 BFJ, 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

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What year was DV56 BFJ registered?

DV56 BFJ is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is DV56 BFJ safe to buy?

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