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YX56 VSU

2006 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,927 mi
Last recorded100,927 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 VSU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 100,927 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 100,927 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative bump stop loose (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative bump stop loose (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak expansion tank ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicater (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicater (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 95,408 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 89,232 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 85,215 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 77,132 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 77,130 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 69,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 61,253 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 61,253 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 52,409 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,362 miles

ENGINE OIL LOW

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 32,044 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,585 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 24,585 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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YX56 VSU is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YX56 VSU, 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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YX56 VSU is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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