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EX56 RCO

2006 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

78,739 mi
Last recorded78,739 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 RCO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 78,739 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 78,714 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 75,855 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 74,113 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 74,113 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation Nearside recording low (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted inner dad (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2022 68,753 miles

Both front headlamp lenses discoloured

High handbrake travel

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 65,129 miles

Exhaust flexi mesh worn

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 60,655 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 53,472 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 44,049 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 35,892 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 29,118 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 25,860 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 21,903 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 17,664 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 13,757 miles

rear exhaust box becoming poor

Pass 3 Sep 2011 11,403 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 9,235 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 6,800 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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EX56 RCO is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 EX56 RCO, 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 EX56 RCO registered?

EX56 RCO is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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