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DY09 PDU

2009 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,970 mi
Last recorded108,970 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 PDU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 108,970 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 108,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 100,709 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 91,237 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 91,237 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure flex fractured & centre hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 86,977 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 84,668 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 84,662 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 83,678 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 80,721 miles

Coil spring corroded NSR - OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 80,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded NSR - OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 74,709 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 66,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 57,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 57,841 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 49,003 miles

Nearside Front slight play in drop link

rear silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing

Fail 15 Jul 2016 49,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Front slight play in drop link

rear silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing

Pass 21 Jul 2015 38,621 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 36,828 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer caseing corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 31,298 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2013 24,879 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 18,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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DY09 PDU is a 2009 Fiat Panda in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DY09 PDU, 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 DY09 PDU registered?

DY09 PDU is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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