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BV59 GAU

2009 Fiat Panda

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

85,039 mi
Last recorded85,039 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 GAU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 85,039 miles

Corrosion to rear beam

Corrosion to rear coils

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 85,039 miles

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

Corrosion to rear beam

Corrosion to rear coils

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 81,237 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexy brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to coil springs

Corrosion to rear beam

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 77,570 miles

Corrosion to rear beam

Corrosion to rear coils

corrosion to rear flexy hoses

Fail 23 Oct 2023 77,570 miles

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

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

Corrosion to rear beam

Corrosion to rear coils

Offside Rear Parking brake not working

corrosion to rear flexy hoses

Pass 2 Nov 2022 74,476 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to rear beam

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in shoulder ()

corrosion to coil springs

Fail 2 Nov 2022 74,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to rear beam

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in shoulder ()

corrosion to coil springs

Pass 3 Nov 2021 70,932 miles

Front flexy broken on exhaust

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to rear axle

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 6 Nov 2020 65,578 miles

Corrosion to rear subframe

Heavy corrosion to rear coil springs

Nearside Front Upper strut mount has some play

Nearside Front corrosion to shock body

Fail 5 Nov 2020 65,578 miles

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

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

Corrosion to rear subframe

Corrosion to shock bodies

Heavy corrosion to rear coil springs

Some play in strut top mounts

Pass 14 Aug 2019 59,133 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 59,133 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 52,678 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 52,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 46,624 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 46,623 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 40,247 miles

Advancing corrosion to rear coil springs

Rear exhaust badly deteriorated and slight leak

Some deterioration to front suspension arm bushes and ball joint dust covers

Pass 13 Aug 2015 36,234 miles

Advancing corrosion to rear coil springs

Both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating

Rear exhaust deteriorated and slight leak

Some deterioration to front suspension arm inner bushes

Fail 13 Aug 2015 36,234 miles

Advancing corrosion to rear coil springs

Both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated and slight leak

Some deterioration to front suspension arm inner bushes

Pass 4 Aug 2014 33,352 miles

General corrosion to rear axle beam, coil springs and suspension and components

Rear exhaust corroded

Several small chips on windscreen

Fail 4 Aug 2014 33,352 miles

General corrosion to rear axle beam, coil springs and suspension and components

Rear exhaust corroded

Several small chips on windscreen

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 26,046 miles

slight deterioration rear exhaust silencer outer skin

Pass 14 Aug 2012 18,884 miles

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

Offside Front 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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BV59 GAU is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BV59 GAU, 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 BV59 GAU registered?

BV59 GAU is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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