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AU09 VDR

2009 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,938 mi
Last recorded82,938 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 VDR
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 82,938 miles

Chip in windscreen

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake requirements only just met

Parking brake little reserve travel

Rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2025 82,938 miles

Chip in windscreen

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Parking brake requirements only just met

Parking brake little reserve travel

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2024 73,465 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 73,465 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour replaced bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 64,682 miles

Offside headlamp adjuster broken and headlamp mounting loose/broken

Tiny chips in windscreen could be repaired

Pass 24 Nov 2022 61,986 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside front top shock mount has movement

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 61,417 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 60,691 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Various corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 16 Dec 2020 60,690 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Various corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 4 Dec 2019 60,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint to center section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 58,261 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 56,253 miles

Both rear and nearside front tyres heavily perished

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 56,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear and nearside front tyres heavily perished

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 54,555 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 52,933 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 52,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 52,791 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 52,489 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 50,442 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,352 miles

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Mar 2012 41,867 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VDR is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VDR, 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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AU09 VDR is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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