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BF59 FRC

2009 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,335 mi
Last recorded79,335 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 FRC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 79,335 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 79,335 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 73,154 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust back box outer skin peeling

rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2025 73,152 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust back box outer skin peeling

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2024 71,634 miles

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

Nearside drive shaft oil seal

Rear wiper blade split

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

rear sub-frame corroded

slight leak of engine oil

Pass 21 Jul 2023 69,166 miles

Front Exhaust clamp corroded

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

nearside front drive shaft gearbox oil seal leaking oil

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 19 Jul 2023 69,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

nearside front drive shaft gearbox oil seal leaking oil

oil filter corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2022 66,255 miles

Exhaust clamp broken but system still secure

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2022 66,207 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam and kick up incorrect possible European headlight (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust clamp broken but system still secure

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 63,174 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle corroded.

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2020 58,740 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 54,207 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 49,727 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 45,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 40,414 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 35,283 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 29,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 23,158 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 17,218 miles

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

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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BF59 FRC is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF59 FRC, 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 BF59 FRC registered?

BF59 FRC is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is BF59 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF59 FRC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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