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AV56 OPL

2006 Fiat Panda

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,839 mi
Last recorded167,839 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 OPL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2018 167,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2017 164,943 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ***Strong advise*** (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front washer jet blocked - enough water supplied to clear screen

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 164,943 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ***Strong advise*** (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front washer jet blocked - enough water supplied to clear screen

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 157,516 miles

Nearside Front ..tyre feathered on tread

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 149,025 miles

Engine sump corroded.

Exhaust corroded at rear.

Oil leak

o/s/f & both rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 14 May 2015 149,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Engine sump corroded.

Exhaust corroded at rear.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

o/s/f & both rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 141,671 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 141,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 124,490 miles

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

rear exhaust ex. corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 124,452 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 124,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 117,245 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 105,831 miles

slight corrosion in both front brake discs

Pass 4 Nov 2009 94,357 miles

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

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

all tyres worn on inner edge

imbalance on rear brakes

wear on brake discs

Fail 3 Nov 2009 94,356 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

all tyres worn on inner edge

imbalance on rear brakes

wear on brake discs

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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AV56 OPL is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV56 OPL, 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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AV56 OPL is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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