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YD06 VBJ

2006 Fiat Panda

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,421 mi
Last recorded78,421 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 VBJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 78,421 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 78,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres on axle different to rear sizes

Pass 29 Nov 2013 67,026 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 67,006 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 55,599 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 51,870 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 51,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 46,766 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 32,915 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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YD06 VBJ is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YD06 VBJ, 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 YD06 VBJ registered?

YD06 VBJ is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is YD06 VBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD06 VBJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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