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CP09 LZS

2009 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

74,477 mi
Last recorded74,477 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP09 LZS
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 74,477 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 74,469 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 72,119 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 72,119 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 67,240 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front spring not located correctly

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 67,236 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 65,009 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 65,009 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 59,122 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 59,122 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 55,474 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear joining clamp missing, but not leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust box outer shield partly rusted and partly missing

Fail 30 Jun 2020 55,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear joining clamp missing, but not leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust box outer shield partly rusted and partly missing

Pass 28 Jun 2019 51,248 miles

exhaust baffles loose

nearside front shock weeping

Pass 6 Jun 2019 51,232 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 51,197 miles

Brake performance not tested due to axle corrosion (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2018 49,537 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 49,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 45,179 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 39,408 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 29,571 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

rear axle corroded , mainly around lower spring seats.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 25,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 19,565 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 19,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/f brake disc corroded

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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CP09 LZS is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Yellow 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 CP09 LZS, 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 CP09 LZS registered?

CP09 LZS is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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