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CV09 BWJ

2009 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,035 mi
Last recorded81,035 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 BWJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 81,035 miles

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 79,998 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 71,888 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (o/s & n/s) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 71,887 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (o/s & n/s) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 69,561 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 69,560 miles

Driver's door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 66,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 63,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 48,415 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 48,413 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusters broken. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel arch insecure. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 42,611 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

exhaust coroded

Fail 23 Mar 2018 42,611 miles

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

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust coroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 36,810 miles

plastic under tray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 28,200 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 28,200 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 20,987 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise deterioration on exhaust

Pass 3 Apr 2014 11,105 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 9,374 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 7,072 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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CV09 BWJ is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 CV09 BWJ, 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 CV09 BWJ registered?

CV09 BWJ is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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