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AU09 VBA

2009 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,612 mi
Last recorded96,612 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 VBA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 96,612 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 96,612 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 91,522 miles

Exhaust Back Box Outer Casing Peeling

Exhaust Clamp Broken

Exhaust Flexi Freying

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 87,616 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 87,615 miles

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

Offside Front brake bind

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 83,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 80,868 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 77,400 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 73,331 miles

Exhaust back box outer shell corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 67,969 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 60,761 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre low 3mm

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre low 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre low 3mm

Pass 25 Aug 2016 52,102 miles

Outer shell of rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 44,087 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 32,795 miles

Advise rear silencer corroding but not blowing

Fail 30 Aug 2014 32,795 miles

Advise rear silencer corroding but not blowing

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 22,726 miles

front tyres wearing more on inner edges

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2012 12,492 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 12,013 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 VBA is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AU09 VBA, 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 VBA registered?

AU09 VBA is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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