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YF59 FZU

2009 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,128 mi
Last recorded88,128 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 FZU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 88,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 85,578 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 82,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 81,032 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 76,861 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 76,861 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 74,655 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 27 Apr 2019 71,853 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2019 71,852 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak REAR EXHAUST HAS A HOLE AND OUTER SKIN COMPLETELY COME AWAY REQUIRES NEW EXHAUST SYSTEM (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 66,403 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded R/N/S AND R/O/S FLEXI PIPES FERRULES CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box corroded but not excessive

Fail 18 Apr 2018 66,403 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded R/N/S AND R/O/S FLEXI PIPES FERRULES CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box corroded but not excessive

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 65,198 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort parking (3.7.B.5a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E.M.L,on

Pass 8 Feb 2017 89,805 miles

eml light on

exhaust system will require replacing shortly

Pass 11 Jul 2016 51,036 miles

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

ball joint gaiters and cv gaiters perishing

coil springs and exhaust corroded rusty

Fail 5 Jul 2016 51,030 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

ball joint gaiters and cv gaiters perishing

coil springs and exhaust corroded rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2015 42,593 miles

rear box corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2013 36,062 miles

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)

Fail 27 Dec 2013 36,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 27,310 miles

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

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

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

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

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 FZU is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Blue 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 YF59 FZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF59 FZU registered?

YF59 FZU is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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