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WU56 UUV

2006 Fiat Panda

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

165,860 mi
Last recorded165,860 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 UUV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 165,860 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 165,854 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front of frame and rear of front frame marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 159,970 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 159,960 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 154,427 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 148,561 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 148,561 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 142,606 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 137,862 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 134,788 miles

The inner of both tyre treads are worn significantly but are consider secondary grooves, therefore a pass.

Fail 28 Aug 2019 134,783 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator is functioning (4.2.3 (c))

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

The inner of both tyre treads are worn significantly but are consider secondary grooves, therefore a pass.

Pass 31 Aug 2018 131,919 miles

Both rear sills slightly corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2018 131,917 miles

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

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

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

Both rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 129,060 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 125,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 122,961 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust box outter skin

Pass 29 Aug 2014 120,356 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear exhaust outter skin is deteroated but not leaking gasses

Pass 13 Sep 2013 111,985 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2013 111,985 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 93,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

damage to front bumper (not excessive)

exhaust deteriorated (rear)

noise on engine (poss bottom pulley)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 93,457 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

damage to front bumper (not excessive)

gear selection problem(poss cables)

noise on engine (poss bottom pulley)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 77,360 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 77,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 57,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 57,688 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,167 miles

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

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

lower part front bumper damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2009 37,167 miles

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

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

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

lower part front bumper damaged

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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WU56 UUV is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WU56 UUV, 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 WU56 UUV registered?

WU56 UUV is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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