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YE09 VRJ

2009 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,391 mi
Last recorded85,391 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 VRJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 85,391 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear axle corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2024 82,694 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 79,529 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 75,793 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 27,324 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 72,320 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 69,825 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 67,008 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2019 67,008 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2018 65,508 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 63,944 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush TOP BUSH (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 62,637 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 62,637 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 53,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 May 2015 53,378 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 37,769 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 37,769 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 May 2013 25,109 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 11,896 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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YE09 VRJ is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE09 VRJ, 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 YE09 VRJ registered?

YE09 VRJ is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 June 2009.

Is YE09 VRJ safe to buy?

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