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YR56 XLS

2006 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,065 mi
Last recorded81,065 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 XLS
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2025 81,065 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2024 69,545 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front flexi on exhaust detiorated

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 69,545 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front flexi on exhaust detiorated

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 62,884 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 62,884 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 56,915 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 52,465 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 45,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 45,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 37,929 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 37,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 30,052 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 25,530 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 23,636 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 22,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 20,131 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge 2mm

rear silencer outer skin corroded not blowing

rear wiper split

small crack front number plate but readable

Pass 27 Sep 2012 17,994 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)

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on outer edges

Pass 27 Sep 2011 15,540 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 12,481 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

slight leak of oil from gearbox area

Pass 21 Sep 2010 12,481 miles

slight leak of oil from gearbox area

Pass 23 Sep 2009 9,624 miles

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

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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YR56 XLS is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR56 XLS, 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 YR56 XLS registered?

YR56 XLS is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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