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WV56 FBX

2006 Fiat Panda

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,955 mi
Last recorded102,955 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 FBX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2025 102,955 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front both tyres badly worn inner edge

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

Rear exhaust poor cond

engine light on

Pass 25 Oct 2024 94,857 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 94,856 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 87,357 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 83,365 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 79,717 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 78,474 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 76,547 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 73,891 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 70,846 miles

Amber engine management light illuminated

cant see front pads through wheel trims

slight engine oil leak near sump

Pass 5 Aug 2016 66,631 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 66,631 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 61,228 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 55,555 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 51,301 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 46,397 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 46,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 42,037 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 38,264 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 38,264 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,044 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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WV56 FBX is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel 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 WV56 FBX, 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 WV56 FBX registered?

WV56 FBX is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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The MOT history for WV56 FBX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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