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WV56 FBY

2006 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,031 mi
Last recorded101,031 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 FBY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 101,031 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 98,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 96,544 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 96,544 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 91,570 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 85,451 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 85,451 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 80,253 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 74,737 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 67,043 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 59,870 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 55,435 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 55,435 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 51,278 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 51,278 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brakes binding slighty

Pass 2 Jun 2014 45,696 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 May 2014 45,693 miles

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)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front wheel sized slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2013 4,122 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 7 Jun 2012 34,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin falling off, clamp rotted

Pass 17 Aug 2011 29,303 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 22,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 17,097 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 17,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FBY is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FBY, 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 FBY registered?

WV56 FBY is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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