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YY56 MFO

2006 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

157,866 mi
Last recorded157,866 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 MFO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 157,866 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front shocker top mounting bearings worn

Fail 4 Nov 2021 157,772 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front shocker top mounting bearings worn

Pass 7 Nov 2020 148,835 miles

Nearside Front suspension leg top bearing has slight noise

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2020 148,833 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front suspension leg top bearing has slight noise

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2019 140,915 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 140,915 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 131,196 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 131,195 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation handbrake cable snapped whilst carrying out brake test (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 124,394 miles

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 9 Oct 2017 124,390 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe to hose (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 4 Nov 2016 119,186 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 119,179 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 113,680 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 107,011 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2015 107,011 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

handbrake outer casing split

Pass 8 Jan 2014 97,282 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 6 Jan 2014 97,257 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 14 Oct 2013 96,914 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 81,180 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 23,577 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 23,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 49,035 miles

rear exhaust box showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2009 29,942 miles

rear exhaust box showing signs of corrosion

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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YY56 MFO is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YY56 MFO, 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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YY56 MFO is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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