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EK06 PLJ

2006 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

138,869 mi
Last recorded138,869 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 PLJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 138,869 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 138,862 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 136,452 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 130,504 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 122,479 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 114,251 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 103,514 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 103,237 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 97,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 81,874 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 81,874 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 67,061 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 51,602 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 38,033 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 35,266 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 31,305 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 28,177 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 25,001 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 20,134 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 15,323 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 15,323 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 10,944 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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EK06 PLJ is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EK06 PLJ, 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 EK06 PLJ registered?

EK06 PLJ is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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