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EK06 DFF

2006 Fiat Panda

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

101,871 mi
Last recorded101,871 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 DFF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 101,871 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 101,871 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 93,541 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 83,662 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 May 2013 83,658 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 76,757 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 76,757 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 72,388 miles

engine management light on

Fail 22 Mar 2011 72,388 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Fail 17 Mar 2010 65,166 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 65,166 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 49,426 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 49,426 miles

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

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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EK06 DFF is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 EK06 DFF, 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 EK06 DFF registered?

EK06 DFF is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is EK06 DFF safe to buy?

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