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FV56 OTE

2006 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,980 mi
Last recorded92,980 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 OTE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 92,980 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 92,359 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 83,446 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 78,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Springs surface corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 73,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber bush slightly deterioated

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 73,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber bush slightly deterioated

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 69,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to view clearly (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face marked (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 65,153 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Unable to view front brake pads

Pass 4 Aug 2015 60,089 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper blade slight split on end

Fail 28 Jul 2015 60,016 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper blade slight split on end

upper stop light in/op

Pass 8 Aug 2014 57,091 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 57,091 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 47,584 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 Jul 2012 41,727 miles

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

O/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 17 Jul 2012 41,727 miles

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

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

O/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 2 Aug 2011 36,001 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 30,666 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 20,044 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 19,910 miles

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

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 OTE is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OTE, 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 OTE registered?

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

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