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CY09 LRU

2009 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,370 mi
Last recorded121,370 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY09 LRU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 121,370 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 116,263 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 116,263 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 106,634 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 100,823 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2021 94,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2021 94,576 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 89,798 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 83,258 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 83,258 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 70,222 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 60,042 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 60,041 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 46,151 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 33,092 miles

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

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

rear silencer coroded

Fail 3 Sep 2014 33,092 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear silencer coroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 20,827 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 16,752 miles

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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CY09 LRU is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CY09 LRU, 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 CY09 LRU registered?

CY09 LRU is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 14 August 2009.

Is CY09 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY09 LRU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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