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FA06 VGX

2006 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,383 mi
Last recorded105,383 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 VGX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2019 105,383 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal sinks badly (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement torque mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel fitted to nearside front (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flicks when indicator switched on (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting cup on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2018 87,998 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 74,736 miles

both lower suspension bushes are cracked/perished

front coil springs are corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing low

play in both front anti roll bar links

rear coil springs corroded

various brake pipes have corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2016 74,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/80R13 (4.1.D.1a)

both lower suspension bushes are cracked/perished

front coil springs are corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing low

play in both front anti roll bar links

rear coil springs corroded

various brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2015 67,925 miles

Exhaust to gearbox mount rotten/broken

Near side front drop link has play

Near side rear lower spring corroded

Off side front drop link has play

Oil level below minimum

Fail 22 Jun 2015 67,925 miles

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

Exhaust to gearbox mount rotten/broken

Near side front drop link has play

Near side rear lower spring corroded

Off side front drop link has play

Oil level below minimum

Pass 8 Jul 2014 60,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level low added 2 litres

Fail 3 Jul 2014 60,124 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

engine oil level low added 2 litres

Pass 19 Jun 2013 49,583 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 49,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 40,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

front brakes binding

rear exhaust box outer skin corroaded

Pass 12 Jul 2011 33,413 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 33,413 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 23,842 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 23,842 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 18,422 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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FA06 VGX is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FA06 VGX, 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 FA06 VGX registered?

FA06 VGX is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 22 August 2006.

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