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FV56 OTC

2006 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,730 mi
Last recorded98,730 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 OTC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 98,730 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 92,421 miles

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 16 May 2024 87,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 May 2024 87,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 84,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 May 2023 83,961 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2022 80,895 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 80,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 76,345 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 76,254 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected coil spring mounting on rear beam axel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2020 72,370 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 72,370 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 68,903 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured left hand and right hand (4.4.3 (a))

rear wiper blade defective - scratching rear screen

Fail 7 May 2019 68,903 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working wiring fault - customer to monitor (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured left hand and right hand (4.4.3 (a))

rear wiper blade defective - scratching rear screen

Pass 18 May 2018 64,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 May 2018 64,460 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 58,168 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 50,812 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 9 Mar 2015 43,637 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 43,637 miles

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 39,118 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres scrubbed on edge

Pass 25 Feb 2013 34,461 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2012 30,108 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 21,668 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 OTC is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FV56 OTC, 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 OTC registered?

FV56 OTC is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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