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FY56 XAM

2006 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,153 mi
Last recorded41,153 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 XAM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2023 41,153 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy pedal and travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coolant leak radiator slight leak ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp on back box (6.1.2 (a))

rear axel corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 36,935 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 36,935 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACKBOX HOLE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SNAP\FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side NIL (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 32,186 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 32,186 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both rear shocks, no damping effect at all. (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 29,763 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH WET (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 28,252 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 27,447 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded outer skin

Pass 26 Oct 2017 26,275 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 20,085 miles

Rear both sides tyres stepping and cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2015 16,404 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 15,225 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 14,089 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 12,807 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2012 12,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2011 11,450 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES ARE SPLIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKAGE

Pass 9 Oct 2010 10,157 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2010 10,157 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 8,498 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED.

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 XAM is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Black 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 FY56 XAM, 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 XAM registered?

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

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