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AV09 HCP

2009 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,581 mi
Last recorded118,581 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 HCP
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 118,581 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 118,581 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected plug disconnected rubbing on osf drive shaft (4.11 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front join leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine sump leaking through corrosion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 115,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 17 Jan 2025 115,195 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 112,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp has rotted and snapped but still secure

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lamps not working

Pass 17 Jan 2023 103,686 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 103,496 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 94,747 miles

Offside parking brake effort approximately 50% of the nearside effort, but still locks. Recommend inspect rear braking system with a view to repair.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides rear: Upper bushes bonding starting to fail. (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 94,747 miles

Offside parking brake effort approximately 50% of the nearside effort, but still locks. Recommend inspect rear braking system with a view to repair.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides rear: Upper bushes bonding starting to fail. (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 85,176 miles

Engine noisy.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 85,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affects stop, fog, indicator, and position lamps. (4.4.3 (b))

Engine noisy.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 77,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 77,447 miles

Emissions not tested Due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected Backplate wet with fluid. (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 66,915 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 66,915 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 59,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint leaking and clamp loose (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 59,483 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint leaking and clamp loose (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 51,809 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 51,756 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 46,402 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 42,044 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 36,101 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 27,887 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 27,843 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 18,967 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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AV09 HCP is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV09 HCP, 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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AV09 HCP is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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