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BD59 BNJ

2009 Fiat Panda

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,240 mi
Last recorded86,240 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 BNJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 86,240 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 79,881 miles

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 7 Nov 2023 75,196 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

a/c pipe snapped

Fail 6 Nov 2023 75,196 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened insert retaining ring totally corroded away (5.3.3 (b) (i))

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

a/c pipe snapped

Pass 31 Oct 2022 69,799 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 69,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 64,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2021 64,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 59,054 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded not blowing

Fail 23 Oct 2020 59,054 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded not blowing

Pass 8 Nov 2019 54,728 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 46,786 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Oct 2018 46,786 miles

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

Offside 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 has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 41,087 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 41,086 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 36,952 miles

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

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 10 Dec 2015 32,363 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 32,332 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O,S,R, BRAKE STICKING

Pass 5 Dec 2014 27,344 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 21,678 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 21,614 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 16,831 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 BNJ is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BNJ, 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 BNJ registered?

BD59 BNJ is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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