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EF56 XCM

2006 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

92,653 mi
Last recorded92,653 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 XCM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 92,653 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2025 92,206 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 91,286 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 86,628 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle spring cups corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 81,690 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 81,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 77,921 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2019 74,341 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 69,477 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 69,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 64,526 miles

front pads 4k aprox

o/s/f top mount slight play

rear box corroded

when was cambelt last replaced ?

Pass 16 Nov 2016 59,814 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 4 Nov 2015 54,471 miles

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 6 Nov 2014 49,464 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 45,252 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 39,445 miles

Rear Wiper Blade U/S

Pass 9 Nov 2011 33,160 miles

front tyres worn inner edge 15513

Pass 18 Nov 2010 26,121 miles

Front Pads About 75%b Worn

N/S/F Wiper Deteriorating

Pass 9 Dec 2009 20,131 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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EF56 XCM is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EF56 XCM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF56 XCM registered?

EF56 XCM is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is EF56 XCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 XCM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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