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DY56 SZV

2006 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

117,012 mi
Last recorded117,012 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 SZV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 117,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle been welded. Weak in other places requires axle to be a correct repair

Fail 16 Jan 2026 117,006 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Back axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop,pos,indicating,fog (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 109,330 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 109,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner arch, corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 98,348 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 98,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Lower cup on axle, seriously corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 93,436 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 93,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 87,557 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 87,548 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 82,388 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 82,372 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush BOTH SIDES, UPPER BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2019 74,945 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 69,872 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 69,872 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 66,882 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 61,753 miles

Metal coolant pipe corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2016 61,751 miles

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

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

Metal coolant pipe corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 56,865 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2014 52,992 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 48,664 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 46,222 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 46,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front 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 23 Sep 2011 42,149 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 33,920 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 33,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 25,642 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 25,642 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

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 SZV is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 SZV, 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 SZV registered?

DY56 SZV is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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