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BG59 ZHY

2009 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,572 mi
Last recorded57,572 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 ZHY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 57,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 57,570 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 56,320 miles

Rear Axle Corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2025 56,319 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2024 55,087 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 53,727 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 52,544 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 52,544 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Tyre obviously under inflated all off them (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 51,344 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 51,344 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 50,215 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 50,215 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 48,776 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 31 Jan 2019 48,776 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Feb 2018 47,378 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 47,375 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush fallen out (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 46,040 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 44,597 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 44,597 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 41,176 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 29,289 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 22,215 miles

exhaust corroded

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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BG59 ZHY is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol 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 BG59 ZHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG59 ZHY registered?

BG59 ZHY is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is BG59 ZHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 ZHY shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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