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YF59 DTZ

2009 Fiat Panda

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

94,226 mi
Last recorded94,226 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 DTZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 94,226 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 94,226 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 86,900 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 86,900 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 80,582 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 79,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 78,333 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 78,325 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 74,366 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 74,366 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 70,002 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

catalytic converter rattling

Fail 10 Jan 2018 70,001 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

catalytic converter rattling

Pass 11 Jan 2017 62,620 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2017 62,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

offside front and nearside rear tyre have age cracks

Pass 19 Jan 2016 52,562 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 52,557 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 46,747 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 46,746 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 41,831 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 41,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 27,565 miles

both front wiper blades are split but not affecting drivers view

rear exhaust box outer casing is loose

Fail 12 Dec 2012 27,453 miles

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

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

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

both front wiper blades are split but not affecting drivers view

rear exhaust box outer casing is loose

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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YF59 DTZ is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YF59 DTZ, 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 YF59 DTZ registered?

YF59 DTZ is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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