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FX56 XAV

2006 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

167,207 mi
Last recorded167,207 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 XAV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2024 167,207 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mount/ sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mount/sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box leaking. Back box clamp also missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both scratched/ deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer and badly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Tiny amount of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer and badly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area and between gearbox and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm/ axle badly corroded. Spring cups deteriorated badly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 162,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bald inner and outer 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 156,750 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2022 156,750 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg\ jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2021 151,765 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm/ both rear spring cups corroded nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 151,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn part of the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rears corroded at the rear flexy join (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm/ both rear spring cups corroded nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 146,284 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. poor effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair application uneven (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 146,284 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. poor effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair application uneven (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 139,508 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn around inner edge - 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear offside rear parking brake effort low in comparison to nearside rear parking brake effort

Fail 9 Aug 2019 139,371 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn around inner edge - 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear offside rear parking brake effort low in comparison to nearside rear parking brake effort

Pass 21 Aug 2018 131,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has a nail in it - 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 131,155 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner side wall - 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has a nail in it - 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 122,478 miles

Front exhaust clamp deteriorated

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides brakes (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust corroded

engine mount worn slight movement

Fail 22 Aug 2017 122,478 miles

Front exhaust clamp deteriorated

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides brakes (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust corroded

engine mount worn slight movement

Pass 24 Aug 2016 112,128 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 112,128 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 100,809 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 100,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 88,971 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 88,969 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 85,304 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 72,628 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 72,433 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Oct 2011 56,387 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 35,695 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,632 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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FX56 XAV is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 FX56 XAV, 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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FX56 XAV is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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