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WV56 WPJ

2006 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,918 mi
Last recorded69,918 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 WPJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 69,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 69,730 miles

Front Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness cant not be secured in position (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 56,375 miles

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

macpherson strut top bearing slightly stiff nearside front and offside front

Fail 20 Jun 2023 56,107 miles

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

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

macpherson strut top bearing slightly stiff nearside front and offside front

Pass 23 Jun 2022 46,885 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 46,771 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake lever long pull recommend park brake be serviced

Pass 9 Mar 2021 34,846 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 27,321 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 23,664 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

all tyres have cracks in side wall

Pass 16 Aug 2017 22,669 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 21,713 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 20,321 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 19,175 miles

Dust covers on both front anti roll bar linkages in poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2013 17,890 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 16,875 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 15,004 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 13,637 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 12,312 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 WPJ is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WPJ, 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 WPJ registered?

WV56 WPJ is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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