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EF55 ZTR

2006 Fiat Panda

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

54,749 mi
Last recorded54,749 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 ZTR
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 54,749 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 54,276 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 52,988 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 50,856 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 45,490 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 43,106 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 40,122 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 20 Mar 2019 40,112 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 19 Mar 2018 36,380 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 36,380 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 32,118 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 32,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 27,993 miles

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

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

engine light on

Fail 19 Mar 2016 27,908 miles

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)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,463 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

engine light on dash

Pass 13 Mar 2014 16,293 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 10,703 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 8,289 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 7,683 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 7,093 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 7,093 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 5,373 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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EF55 ZTR is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF55 ZTR, 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 EF55 ZTR registered?

EF55 ZTR is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 February 2006.

Is EF55 ZTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 ZTR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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