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AU09 VAK

2009 Fiat Panda

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,171 mi
Last recorded79,171 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 VAK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2022 79,171 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 5 Aug 2021 75,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion on suspension components and rear axle

Pass 11 Aug 2020 70,746 miles

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

corrosion on rear axle/suspension components

Fail 6 Aug 2020 70,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion on rear axle/suspension components

Pass 31 Jul 2019 65,871 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 60,727 miles

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 54,534 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 47,391 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 40,875 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 34,412 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 34,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 29,883 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 29,883 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

advice rear exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2012 24,512 miles

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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AU09 VAK is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 45,849 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 AU09 VAK, 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 17 years old, this Fiat Panda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU09 VAK registered?

AU09 VAK is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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