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AU09 VZH

2009 Fiat Panda

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,948 mi
Last recorded66,948 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 VZH
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 66,948 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 66,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake making grinding noise (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake shoe metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 60,280 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2025 60,280 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2024 52,525 miles

Nearside Rear rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 May 2023 47,703 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 47,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 45,050 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 45,050 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 35,502 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 35,501 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 16,651 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 7,656 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 6,820 miles

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 5,928 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 5,315 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 4,723 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 3,342 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 1,971 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 VZH is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Silver with a 1,108cc 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 VZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU09 VZH?

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What year was AU09 VZH registered?

AU09 VZH is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is AU09 VZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU09 VZH 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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