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BG09 XGU

2009 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,159 mi
Last recorded73,159 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 XGU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 73,159 miles

no warning lights on dash time of test

rear subframe corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2020 73,159 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

no warning lights on dash time of test

rear subframe corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2019 70,120 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox end cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 70,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox end cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 64,436 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front door mirror view obscured

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system poor condition

general underside corosion

Fail 28 Aug 2018 64,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front door mirror view obscured

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system poor condition

general underside corosion

Pass 5 Sep 2017 55,198 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 55,193 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 44,633 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 44,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 34,682 miles

engine oil leake

rear exaust corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 22,562 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 15,982 miles

Both nearside tyres worn close to tread wear indicators

Exhaust back box outer skin holed

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 10,448 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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BG09 XGU is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XGU, 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 XGU registered?

BG09 XGU is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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