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BJ59 VLA

2009 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

23,567 mi
Last recorded23,567 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 VLA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 23,567 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 20,917 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 20,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 19,092 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 17,270 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 15,553 miles

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))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 14,329 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 14,019 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 13,523 miles

Vehicle Undersealed

Fail 13 Dec 2018 13,523 miles

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

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

Vehicle Undersealed

Pass 15 Dec 2017 12,587 miles

Rear Backbox corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2016 11,577 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 7,553 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 5,867 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 3,555 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 3,081 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 3,081 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 VLA is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLA, 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 BJ59 VLA registered?

BJ59 VLA is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is BJ59 VLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ59 VLA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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