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YC59 FCU

2009 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,065 mi
Last recorded99,065 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 FCU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 99,065 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 10 Dec 2025 99,065 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Dec 2024 94,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Low parking brake effort, repair advised

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Dec 2023 89,918 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 82,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 74,978 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

sump corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2021 74,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle at coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

sump corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 67,378 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 61,037 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 61,037 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 54,675 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 54,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 47,383 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 47,383 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 40,873 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 40,873 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 34,593 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 34,593 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 29,087 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 23,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 18,194 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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YC59 FCU is a 2009 Fiat Panda in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC59 FCU, 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 YC59 FCU registered?

YC59 FCU is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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