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BF09 OBS

2009 Fiat Panda

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,490 mi
Last recorded101,490 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 OBS
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 101,490 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 101,490 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 94,915 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 94,913 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer door sill (5.3.6 (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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 86,220 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Back box corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 84,999 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 13 Dec 2021 84,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 84,843 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 20 Dec 2019 84,739 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2019 84,739 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2018 84,185 miles

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

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

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2018 83,039 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 83,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm rear bush seperated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm rear bush seperated (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 73,247 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 63,121 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 63,121 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 51,446 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 51,446 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 37,737 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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BF09 OBS is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BF09 OBS, 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 BF09 OBS registered?

BF09 OBS is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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