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EK56 UVE

2006 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

30,284 mi
Last recorded30,284 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 UVE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 30,284 miles

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

Nearside Front nearside front tyre scrubbed inner

Offside Front offside front tyre scrubbed inner

Pass 2 Apr 2025 28,837 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axel corroded.

Pass 8 Dec 2023 27,677 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 27,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 26,661 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 25,331 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))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 23,754 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 23,752 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush separated, wishbone resting on subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated parking brake does not always hold/lock possible button sticking of mechanism wearing (1.1.6 (d))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 22,542 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2018 20,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 20,772 miles

Electronic power steering not working fault on steeing left to right (2.6 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Electronic power steering wiring damaged and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 20,710 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning vibrating through the steering wheel badly, also stops working now and again (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 18,779 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough steering column juddering, electric motor (2.2.D.1)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2017 18,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough steering column juddering, electric motor (2.2.D.1)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2016 14,891 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded all road springs (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2016 14,891 miles

Headlamp aim too high offside and nearside (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm over 3/4 of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm over 3/4 of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded all road springs (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 12,595 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

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

back box corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 10,303 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 8,988 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 8,011 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 7,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2010 5,265 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 4,245 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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EK56 UVE is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UVE, 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 UVE registered?

EK56 UVE is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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