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DY06 LKU

2006 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,783 mi
Last recorded84,783 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 LKU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2020 84,783 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both Front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust front and rear pipe excessively corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

oil leak around the engine sump/ oil filter

Pass 30 Mar 2019 82,774 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside front top suspension mount rough

oil leak

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 23 Mar 2018 78,962 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2017 71,295 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

sump corroded and leaking

Fail 18 Mar 2017 71,295 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 30 Mar 2016 65,366 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 57,617 miles

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

rear exhust corroded and fragile

Fail 19 Mar 2015 57,617 miles

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

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

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

rear exhust corroded and fragile

Pass 8 Apr 2014 50,271 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

[x2] exhaust claps missing

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 7 Apr 2014 50,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

[x2] exhaust claps missing

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2013 36,145 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 36,145 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 18,755 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 18,754 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 11,755 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 9,047 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 9,045 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 6,606 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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DY06 LKU is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DY06 LKU, 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 DY06 LKU registered?

DY06 LKU is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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