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YX56 VTM

2006 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,390 mi
Last recorded98,390 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 VTM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 98,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1558013 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 98,388 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1558013 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 93,773 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 93,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 83,893 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 83,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 73,492 miles

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

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

front brake disc's pitted

Pass 25 Sep 2012 55,971 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 55,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,336 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,955 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 26,943 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 26,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 VTM is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YX56 VTM, 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 YX56 VTM registered?

YX56 VTM is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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