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BJ59 HCK

2009 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,253 mi
Last recorded74,253 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 HCK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 74,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 74,252 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested n/s front brake seized and pads worn to metal (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

no oil

Pass 8 Nov 2022 67,511 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2022 67,511 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 62,463 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump damaged/corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 62,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump damaged/corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 60,357 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 60,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 53,477 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 53,477 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2018 44,300 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust back box corroded

front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 37,891 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

front exhaust clamp broken

Pass 9 Aug 2016 31,866 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and box deteriorating

Fail 29 Jul 2016 31,863 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and box deteriorating

Pass 29 Aug 2015 27,929 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 22,644 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear shocker top bushes splitting

Pass 13 Nov 2013 20,783 miles

AC condenser corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2013 20,783 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

AC condenser corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 13 Nov 2012 15,012 miles

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 10 Nov 2012 15,012 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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BJ59 HCK is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ59 HCK, 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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BJ59 HCK is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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