CarVerify

Free Car Check

EK56 WRU

2006 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,640 mi
Last recorded126,640 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 WRU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2020 126,640 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SIL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

SLIGHT BLOW FROM REAR EXHAUST SILENCER

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2020 126,564 miles

Emissions not tested test aborted engine miss-fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2019 117,236 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight interaction on rear lights / rear springs corroding / rear box in poor cond

Pass 9 Jan 2018 106,307 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust joint clamp missing

Pass 21 Jan 2017 96,266 miles

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

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

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 23 Jan 2016 84,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 23 Jan 2016 84,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 23 Jan 2015 73,292 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Fail 23 Jan 2015 73,292 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 29 Jan 2014 63,316 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 52,556 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing screen

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Off side rear tyre perished

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

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

Rear exhaust system deteriated

Fail 12 Jan 2013 52,556 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Both front wiper blades smearing screen

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Off side rear tyre perished

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

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

Rear exhaust system deteriated

Pass 18 Jan 2012 34,908 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 34,908 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 22,466 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 15,872 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
Full Fiat Panda reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EK56 WRU is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 EK56 WRU, 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

How do I check the history of EK56 WRU?

You can check the full history of EK56 WRU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EK56 WRU registered?

EK56 WRU is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is EK56 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK56 WRU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK56 WRU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EK56 WRU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.