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AU09 VZA

2009 Fiat Panda

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,248 mi
Last recorded71,248 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 VZA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 71,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 68,442 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 68,414 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 64,365 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 58,962 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 53,837 miles

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2021 49,987 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 49,987 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low manual adjuster inop (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 44,583 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 42,820 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 40,481 miles

noted rear axle beam and suspension components corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2017 38,231 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 35,556 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 35,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 32,515 miles

buth front wishbone rear bushes starting to de-bond

rear tyres perishing

Pass 8 Apr 2014 29,412 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 26,211 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 23,571 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 VZA is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Beige 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 VZA, 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 VZA registered?

AU09 VZA is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is AU09 VZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU09 VZA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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