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DV56 RTX

2006 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,210 mi
Last recorded102,210 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 RTX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 102,210 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 98,980 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 98,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 94,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and 2.5mm 155/80/R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear 3mm

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 90,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm inner tread

Nearside Front Wing mirror loose (plastic cracked)

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

Offside Front Tyre 3mm inner tread

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

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm outer tread

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

sump corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2022 91,005 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi leaking and hole in pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill within rear suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm inner tread

Nearside Front Wing mirror loose (plastic cracked)

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

Offside Front Tyre 3mm inner tread

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

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm outer tread

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

sump corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2021 87,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shocker casing corroded

Offside Rear Shocker casing corroded

Reverse light not working

Pass 17 Jan 2020 82,498 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 82,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated wet with fluid backing plate (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 73% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 77,254 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 77,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 77% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 72,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 61,589 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 57,923 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls

Fail 20 Jan 2016 57,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 21 Jan 2015 54,058 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 49,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 49,516 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 44,815 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2010 38,459 miles

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

Fail 22 Nov 2010 38,439 miles

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

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

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2009 29,406 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 29,406 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 RTX is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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