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EK56 NPU

2006 Fiat Panda

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,317 mi
Last recorded126,317 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 NPU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 126,317 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 8 Mar 2024 126,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Mar 2023 121,892 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 121,852 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 117,932 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 113,660 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged small bulge forming on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

clutch pedal has been modified

Fail 5 Mar 2021 113,660 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged small bulge forming on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on with brake light and flashing with side light (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

clutch pedal has been modified

Pass 4 Mar 2020 109,763 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 101,186 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 92,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2018 92,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2017 90,174 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 86,218 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 78,958 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 71,616 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 71,616 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 69,319 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 57,055 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 57,055 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 45,313 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 40,472 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 36,223 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)

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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EK56 NPU 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 72.7%.

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 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 EK56 NPU, 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 EK56 NPU registered?

EK56 NPU is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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