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YH59 UFC

2009 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

149,251 mi
Last recorded149,251 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 UFC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 149,251 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 149,247 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 128,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 128,083 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid both sides (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 82,412 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2024 82,412 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 78,688 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 52,920 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 52,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2021 51,206 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2021 51,206 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2020 49,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

vehicle structure corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2020 49,128 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 9 Jan 2019 45,138 miles

175/70/13 tyres on front axle 155/80/13 tyres on rear axle

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 8 Jan 2019 45,138 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

175/70/13 tyres on front axle 155/80/13 tyres on rear axle

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 40,553 miles

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2017 40,551 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 34,670 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 34,670 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 29,017 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 21,999 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 19,703 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust clamp section corroded excessively but still secure

Pass 16 Oct 2012 14,380 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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YH59 UFC is a 2009 Fiat Panda in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UFC, 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 UFC is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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