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BJ59 WMV

2009 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

160,351 mi
Last recorded160,351 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 WMV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2017 160,351 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top shock bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre @ 1.6mm and worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper split and smearing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top shock bush (2.7.4)

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 138,460 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable split & corroded

Nearside Rear upper shock bush deteriorated

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear upper shock bush deteriorated

Rear exhaust silencer outer shell corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2016 138,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable split & corroded

Nearside Rear upper shock bush deteriorated

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear upper shock bush deteriorated

Rear exhaust silencer outer shell corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 112,081 miles

some plastic covers

Fail 2 Oct 2015 112,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some plastic covers

Pass 9 Oct 2014 85,841 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust section corroded and peeling

Pass 10 Oct 2013 57,014 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 57,014 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 31,208 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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BJ59 WMV is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BJ59 WMV, 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 BJ59 WMV registered?

BJ59 WMV is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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