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DY56 MDK

2006 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,963 mi
Last recorded120,963 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 MDK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 120,963 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 118,571 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 118,566 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 114,612 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 114,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 111,168 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 111,164 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 107,211 miles

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

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2021 103,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 99,961 miles

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

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

n/s front shockabsorber corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 95,822 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 95,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 91,510 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 86,990 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 86,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 82,753 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 78,306 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2015 78,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2014 73,740 miles

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

rear back box corooded

slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link

Pass 25 Mar 2013 69,100 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link

slight play in o/s front anti roll bar linkage

Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,340 miles

coil springs corroded

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Fail 10 Mar 2012 63,329 miles

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

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

coil springs corroded

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 28 Mar 2011 56,965 miles

both front tyre just on legal limit

Pass 29 Mar 2010 52,556 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 52,202 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front discs rusty/small chips in screen/back box outter casing rotted but not blowing

Pass 28 Sep 2009 52,191 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 52,191 miles

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

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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DY56 MDK is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY56 MDK, 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 DY56 MDK registered?

DY56 MDK is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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