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AU09 VCV

2009 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

40,037 mi
Last recorded40,037 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 VCV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 40,037 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 40,037 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 39,716 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 39,385 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 39,139 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 38,683 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 38,150 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 38,124 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 35,798 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 33,856 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 32,203 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 32,201 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 29,131 miles

Exhaust back box is peeling

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 29,129 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge 155/80/13 (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust back box is peeling

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 25,362 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 25,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 20,944 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 17,475 miles

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 16 Mar 2012 13,343 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 VCV is a 2009 Fiat Panda in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VCV, 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 VCV registered?

AU09 VCV is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is AU09 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU09 VCV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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