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DS09 FWD

2009 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,687 mi
Last recorded80,687 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 FWD
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 80,687 miles

Nearside Front 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 6 Jan 2025 77,540 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 77,540 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 75,245 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 72,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 71,074 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 68,545 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 68,545 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 66,679 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 66,659 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 62,879 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 56,352 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 50,533 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 50,533 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 46,175 miles

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 30 Mar 2015 46,136 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2013 29,474 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 19,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear springs corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2012 19,028 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear springs 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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DS09 FWD is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc 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 DS09 FWD, 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 DS09 FWD registered?

DS09 FWD is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 4 July 2009.

Is DS09 FWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS09 FWD shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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