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BD59 BKU

2009 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,586 mi
Last recorded72,586 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 BKU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 72,586 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 72,585 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 69,705 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING AXLE. LOWER SPRING MOUNTING AREAS. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 62,203 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))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing axle especially around lower spring mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 55,464 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2023 55,463 miles

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO REAR SILENCER DETACHED. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER MISSING. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 51,019 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT, LOOSE. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn STRUT TOP MOUNTING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE RIGHT ON LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2021 46,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Front top strut mount has slight play

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

Fail 4 May 2021 46,192 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front top strut mount has slight play

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

Pass 19 May 2020 37,022 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 34,215 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 33,669 miles

Nearside Front slight oil leak inner drive shaft seal

Fail 17 Oct 2018 33,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front slight oil leak inner drive shaft seal

Pass 2 Nov 2017 32,074 miles

Front tyres wear on edge of tread

Pass 25 Oct 2016 29,509 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 29,509 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 25,981 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 22,364 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 18,066 miles

front brake pads worn 60%

Fail 12 Nov 2013 18,066 miles

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

front brake pads worn 60%

Pass 13 Nov 2012 13,502 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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BD59 BKU is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD59 BKU, 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 BD59 BKU registered?

BD59 BKU is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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