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BJ09 OKT

2009 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,865 mi
Last recorded125,865 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 OKT
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 125,865 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 121,083 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides rear lower mounting on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 121,075 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/80x13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides rear lower mounting on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 115,781 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower mounting cups on axle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only 2mm left. 155/80x13 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 115,781 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower mounting cups on axle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only 2mm left. 155/80x13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 110,270 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/80/13. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 101,697 miles

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower mounting cups in axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. 155/80x13 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 31 May 2019 99,243 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 96,658 miles

Rear springs corroding

exhaust back box corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2017 94,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70/80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel slight brake bind

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear spring corroding

exhaust back box heavily corroded

exhaust system front clamp corroding

Fail 21 Jun 2017 94,558 miles

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

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

exhaust system front clamp corroding

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70/80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel slight brake bind

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear spring corroding

coolant level low

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 86,285 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 86,283 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 72,520 miles

Rear Exhaust Deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2014 58,937 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2013 46,828 miles

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)

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2012 33,928 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 33,928 miles

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

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

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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BJ09 OKT is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BJ09 OKT, 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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BJ09 OKT is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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