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DS09 EGC

2009 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,608 mi
Last recorded104,608 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 EGC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 104,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 102,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close too limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

both front shock casing corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2025 102,483 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close too limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

both front shock casing corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2024 99,252 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 98,815 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside washer partially blocked

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

both rear handbrake cable brackets corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2022 98,810 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside washer partially blocked

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

both rear handbrake cable brackets corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2021 93,407 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear silencer joint (clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket corroded & broken

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 93,404 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear silencer joint (clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket corroded & broken

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 88,067 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 75,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 75,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 67,565 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 67,563 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 57,313 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 45,800 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 45,800 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 37,004 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 36,827 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 29,547 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 24,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 24,294 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 19,049 miles

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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DS09 EGC is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DS09 EGC, 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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DS09 EGC is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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