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FY56 XAL

2006 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,605 mi
Last recorded83,605 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 XAL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 83,605 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 83,605 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 82,206 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 80,354 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 78,304 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 75,775 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2017 75,775 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2016 72,903 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 67,985 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 61,376 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 60,157 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 51,304 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 51,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 43,432 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 41,891 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 26 Oct 2011 41,891 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

Pass 6 Oct 2010 26,226 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 19,201 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 XAL is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FY56 XAL, 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 FY56 XAL registered?

FY56 XAL is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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