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YY56 MJE

2006 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

80,288 mi
Last recorded80,288 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 80,288 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 76,302 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 71,353 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 71,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 67,061 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 67,059 miles

Nearside Outer Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 63,837 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 61,237 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 59,102 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 55,768 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 55,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 52,373 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 48,756 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 45,491 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 45,491 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 42,546 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 42,518 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 39,406 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 35,462 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 31,403 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 28,363 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 22,204 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 22,204 miles

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

offside front tyre low on inside edge/backbox outter casing rotted but not blowing/rear wiper blade split

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 MJE 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 73.9%.

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 YY56 MJE, 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 YY56 MJE registered?

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

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