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YC06 MLF

2006 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

102,197 mi
Last recorded102,197 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 MLF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 102,197 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 102,190 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 99,964 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 98,012 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 95,895 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 95,895 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 91,605 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 89,778 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 86,881 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 85,162 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 82,326 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 82,326 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 77,246 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 77,167 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 72,965 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

both rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2015 72,964 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported flexible joint deteriorate (7.1.1)

Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced both lower suspension arm rear bushes (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wearing close to the wear indicators

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

both rear brake discs have surface corrosion

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2014 71,344 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 63,313 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 55,030 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 41,909 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 41,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 31,679 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 23,017 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 23,017 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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YC06 MLF is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YC06 MLF, 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 YC06 MLF registered?

YC06 MLF is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 14 April 2006.

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