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AY06 MLJ

2006 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,806 mi
Last recorded65,806 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 MLJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 65,806 miles

front coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear suspension sub frame surface corroded

Pass 23 May 2025 61,895 miles

coil springs corroded

Fail 23 May 2025 61,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

coil springs corroded

Pass 20 May 2024 57,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General rust

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Diff mount

Fail 20 May 2024 57,674 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General rust

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Diff mount

Pass 23 May 2023 54,459 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

movement from rear diff needs further investigation

rear diff bush worn

Fail 17 May 2023 54,447 miles

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

movement from rear diff needs further investigation

rear diff bush worn

Pass 10 May 2022 50,180 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 50,178 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 43,942 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 38,070 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 37,228 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe front section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 35,703 miles

offside rear upper shock absorber bush nearing wear limit

slight wear nearside rear upper shock absorber bush

Pass 10 May 2017 34,450 miles

wear offside rear upper shock absorber bush

Pass 11 May 2016 33,043 miles

wear offside rear upper shock absorber bush

Pass 9 Mar 2015 30,731 miles

wear in both front drop link ball joints

Pass 24 Mar 2014 28,461 miles

slight play in nearside front drop link ball joint

Pass 20 Mar 2013 26,271 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,537 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 21,966 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2010 17,275 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 10,408 miles

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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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AY06 MLJ is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY06 MLJ, 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 AY06 MLJ registered?

AY06 MLJ is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 April 2006.

Is AY06 MLJ safe to buy?

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