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YH59 UEV

2009 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

65,822 mi
Last recorded65,822 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 UEV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 65,822 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 65,816 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Top Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (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 low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 60,561 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 60,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 55,089 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade worn

suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2023 55,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle fractured excessively corroded and holed (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade worn

suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2022 51,335 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear exhaust box casing corroded

rear wiper blade worn

slight wear in both wishbone rear bushes

suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2022 51,338 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

oil leak

rear exhaust box casing corroded

rear wiper blade worn

slight wear in both wishbone rear bushes

suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2021 48,009 miles

all suspension components corroded

both front shock absorbers leaking slightly

rear exhaust box casing corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2021 48,009 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

both front shock absorbers leaking slightly

rear exhaust box casing corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2020 44,715 miles

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

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

all coil springs corroded

front and rear exhaust clamps corroded

offside sill slightly corroded

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box casing corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2020 44,715 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

all coil springs corroded

front and rear exhaust clamps corroded

offside sill slightly corroded

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box casing corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 41,026 miles

all coil springs corroded

centre exhaust bracket corroded

nearside front balljoint cover slightly deteriorated

offside sill slightly corroded

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box casing corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 37,640 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2018 37,640 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

offside wiper blade split

Pass 11 Jul 2017 31,617 miles

all coil springs corroded

back box exhaust deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 11 Jul 2017 31,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs corroded

back box exhaust deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Jul 2016 24,680 miles

back box slightly deteriorated

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2016 24,638 miles

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

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

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

back box slightly deteriorated

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 18,179 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 17,912 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 17,912 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 14,563 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 14,563 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 11,875 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 8,766 miles

Nearside 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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YH59 UEV is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YH59 UEV, 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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YH59 UEV is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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