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WR55 XWU

2006 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

47,067 mi
Last recorded47,067 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 XWU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 47,067 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 40,607 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 40,600 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 38,421 miles

Offside Rear light unit damaged

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle corroded around spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded (rear silencer)

Fail 4 Apr 2024 38,421 miles

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle corroded around spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded (rear silencer)

Pass 22 Mar 2023 36,305 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 36,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 33,700 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust box very rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2022 33,700 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear exhaust box very rusty

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 33,499 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 33,499 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users rad hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 33,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust box very rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2019 32,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlamp backing damaged

rear exhaust box very rusty

Fail 15 Feb 2019 32,446 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front headlamp backing damaged

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

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2018 31,544 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 30,692 miles

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

Nearside Front road wheel slightly tight to turn

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edges

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Feb 2016 29,316 miles

both front inner wishbone bushes starting to split

nearside outer mirror glass cracked

rear exhaust box outer casing rusty

rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Feb 2016 29,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

both front brake pads wearing low

both front inner wishbone bushes starting to split

nearside outer mirror glass cracked

rear exhaust box outer casing rusty

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Feb 2015 28,239 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 26,049 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 23,947 miles

nearside mirror glass minor damage

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Feb 2012 23,074 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 21,221 miles

N/S/R tyre outer wall starting to perish.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 19,651 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 16,596 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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WR55 XWU is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WR55 XWU, 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 WR55 XWU registered?

WR55 XWU is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is WR55 XWU safe to buy?

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