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BG09 XER

2009 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,349 mi
Last recorded90,349 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 XER
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 90,349 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 84,383 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 84,383 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 79,201 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 79,201 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 71,854 miles

rear silencer hitting bumper

Pass 27 Jun 2022 63,723 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 56,213 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 56,213 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 51,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 51,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 47,850 miles

Nearside Rear and offside rear coroding

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 8 Jun 2019 47,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear and offside rear coroding

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 9 Jun 2018 44,950 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 41,400 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2016 40,479 miles

Backbox corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 39,059 miles

Backbox corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 39,059 miles

Backbox corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 37,640 miles

Backbox corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 36,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

backbox corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2013 36,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

backbox corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2013 36,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front antiroll bar links play in bottom ball joints almost to failing point

Pass 14 Jun 2012 32,041 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 32,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BG09 XER is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG09 XER, 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 BG09 XER registered?

BG09 XER is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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