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BK09 LKJ

2009 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,234 mi
Last recorded105,234 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 LKJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 105,234 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 99,110 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 99,108 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 86,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 86,868 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 72,032 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 71,989 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tires perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2022 68,215 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 68,206 miles

Central Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel little or no effort at rear wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2020 63,311 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 55,795 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 55,795 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 45,085 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2018 35,425 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 35,425 miles

Central Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' removed air fresher at time of test (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 26,150 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 25,411 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 24,616 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,518 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 May 2014 17,307 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 14,040 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 14,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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Pass 23 May 2012 10,605 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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BK09 LKJ is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BK09 LKJ, 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 BK09 LKJ registered?

BK09 LKJ is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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