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FY56 PDO

2006 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,164 mi
Last recorded95,164 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 PDO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 95,164 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 92,915 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 89,670 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 87,266 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre stepped/out of shape 165/65r14

rear exhaust box corroded 2nd skin

Pass 8 Sep 2021 84,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension dust cover deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2020 81,911 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 81,901 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 78,206 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 75,585 miles

Both front tyers wearing close to wear indicators

Fail 17 May 2018 75,585 miles

Both front tyers wearing close to wear indicators

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 74,192 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 73,296 miles

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 18 Apr 2016 73,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 68,298 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 61,527 miles

front exhaust mount bracket broken

Pass 6 Jun 2013 56,335 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 56,335 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 54,832 miles

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

interior mirror missing

Fail 15 Aug 2011 54,832 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 16 Aug 2010 47,885 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 36,699 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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FY56 PDO is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FY56 PDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY56 PDO registered?

FY56 PDO is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is FY56 PDO safe to buy?

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