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FV56 GHD

2006 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,155 mi
Last recorded31,155 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 GHD
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 31,155 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 31,147 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))

Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached extremely corroded and split/fractured in multiple places (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2024 29,826 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 28,628 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 27,286 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2021 25,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 25,501 miles

advise all steering and suspension components showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2020 25,501 miles

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

advise all steering and suspension components showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2018 25,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 22,765 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 22,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 20,363 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 20,363 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 18,304 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 18,285 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 14,957 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 12,233 miles

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

oil filter rusting

Pass 12 Dec 2012 11,247 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 11,232 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 10,446 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 9,946 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 6,959 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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FV56 GHD is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FV56 GHD, 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 FV56 GHD registered?

FV56 GHD is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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