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YY55 SWW

2006 Fiat Panda

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,528 mi
Last recorded81,528 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 SWW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 81,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front suspension very stiff

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 18 Nov 2020 81,528 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front suspension very stiff

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2019 59,911 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2019 59,798 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 53,117 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 52,898 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 May 2017 49,109 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2017 49,046 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Clutch pedal sticking at the bottom of a full press

Diesel residue can be seen on the underside of the vehicle but not obvious leak

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 45,314 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 40,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 35,711 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 30,465 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 24,981 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 23,365 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 23,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 20,668 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 20,668 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YY55 SWW is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YY55 SWW, 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 YY55 SWW registered?

YY55 SWW is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is YY55 SWW safe to buy?

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