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EX56 VJF

2006 Fiat Panda

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,964 mi
Last recorded81,964 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 VJF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 81,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

engine management lamp on

Pass 2 Sep 2015 71,753 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2015 71,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1558013 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2014 61,798 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 22 Aug 2014 61,798 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 50,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 42,633 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 42,633 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 33,592 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake disc's lipped

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2010 27,913 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 24,154 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 24,154 miles

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

Nearside 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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EX56 VJF is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EX56 VJF, 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

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What year was EX56 VJF registered?

EX56 VJF is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is EX56 VJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX56 VJF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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