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YH56 MFE

2006 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,167 mi
Last recorded85,167 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 MFE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 85,167 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 85,167 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 82,686 miles

DRIVERS WINDOW WON'T OPEN

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHTLY WORN ON THE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON THE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN SLIGHTLY ON THE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear WIPER BLADE UNSERVICEABLE

Pass 29 Sep 2023 80,337 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mcpherson strut outer casing is corroded ok at present.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 78,314 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 77,353 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 77,343 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light to rear . (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak mcpherson strut badly leaking no damping effect . (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light to rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2020 76,902 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 71,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 63,814 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 63,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 57,929 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 53,180 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 47,612 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2014 42,429 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 42,428 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 35,817 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 35,817 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 30,077 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 23,942 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 17,276 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 12,263 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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YH56 MFE is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YH56 MFE, 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 YH56 MFE registered?

YH56 MFE is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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