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AV59 CHL

2009 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,283 mi
Last recorded107,283 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 CHL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 107,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

font shock casing corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2025 107,283 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

font shock casing corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2024 97,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding / worn - borderline excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

underside components all corroding - not to excess

Fail 12 Sep 2024 97,790 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding / worn - borderline excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

underside components all corroding - not to excess

Pass 13 Sep 2023 91,706 miles

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

Underside of vehicle & components corroding.

Fail 13 Sep 2023 91,705 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle & components corroding.

Pass 12 Sep 2022 82,653 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system in a corroded condition

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 82,651 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system in a corroded condition

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 80,169 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Coil Spring Corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Corroded Away - Inner Skin Still Ok

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R + N/S/R Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear Upper Shock Bushes Debonding + Slight Play (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 80,168 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Coil Spring Corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre On 2MM On Inner Treads + Worn On Inner Edge + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Corroded Away - Inner Skin Still Ok

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear Upper Shock Bushes Debonding + Slight Play (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R + N/S/R + N/S/F Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 78,556 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 78,555 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 74,437 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 71,544 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 71,533 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,650 miles

Front both front blades are split but clearing screen

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel sticking on slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2015 60,726 miles

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

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

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

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

back box outer skin corroded.

exhaust system corroded in several places.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 54,582 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 54,422 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush 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 Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 48,012 miles

rear silencer corroding on outer skin

Pass 28 Sep 2012 40,833 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

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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AV59 CHL is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AV59 CHL, 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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AV59 CHL is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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