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AU09 VCM

2009 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,804 mi
Last recorded89,804 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 VCM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 89,804 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))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 89,799 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 3 Feb 2025 87,991 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 85,942 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 84,071 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 84,071 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 81,703 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 81,701 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 80,375 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 79,401 miles

Both front coil springs corroding

Both front indicators fading

Damage to rear bumper

Minor exhaust blow at joint centre to rear

Play to both front top shock absorber mounts when jacked up

Rear sub-frame corroding but has been painted

Fail 20 Jan 2020 79,386 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155 80 13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 76,176 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint blowing and noisy

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 76,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade worn away (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi joint blowing and noisy

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 74,006 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 74,006 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose broken (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 May 2017 66,995 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 60,997 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 55,155 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 51,565 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 51,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 44,500 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 37,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER RUSTED

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 VCM is a 2009 Fiat Panda in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VCM, 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 VCM registered?

AU09 VCM is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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