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DV56 OVK

2006 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

65,823 mi
Last recorded65,823 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 OVK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 65,823 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 65,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill not fully welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/outer sill more then one place (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror loose

Offside headlight cracked upper bracket

corrosion to floor pans

corrosion to inner wheel arch under bonnet

play in steering

Fail 19 Aug 2025 65,632 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Window does not open (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 62,784 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear axle beam corroded.

Fail 21 Aug 2024 62,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested headlamp insecure. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear axle beam corroded.

reverse light not working.

Pass 27 Aug 2023 60,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 55,913 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill /outter sill rusted and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 52,942 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 52,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 50,499 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 48,418 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 48,304 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear spring cups corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 47,607 miles

both rear outer sills feel soft

corrosion to both front shock absorbers

heavy corrosion rear axle on offside spring mounting cup

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating and slight play

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and tyre cracking in tread

Pass 8 May 2018 44,447 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 40,849 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 40,848 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 36,092 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2015 31,861 miles

Reverse lamps not working

Pass 18 Dec 2013 28,917 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 26,540 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 26,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 22,748 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 19,008 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 19,008 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 15,044 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 15,042 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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) DANGEROUS

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 OVK is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OVK, 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 DV56 OVK registered?

DV56 OVK is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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