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YP09 CHJ

2009 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,562 mi
Last recorded96,562 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 CHJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 96,562 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Rear axle corroded

Rear brake drums corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2025 96,561 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Rear axle corroded

Rear brake drums corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2024 93,194 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 89,572 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2023 89,572 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2022 86,441 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 86,434 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated leaking brake fluid (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 83,047 miles

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 80,268 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

driver and front and rear wheels slightly stiff in rotation when jacked up

Pass 28 Nov 2019 78,170 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 77,468 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 77,467 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 71,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear silencer outer casing peeling.

Pass 25 Nov 2016 65,875 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 56,862 miles

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

exhaust rear section outer skin corroded

wiper blades torn

Pass 13 May 2014 47,875 miles

corrosion on outer skin of rear exhaust silencer

Fail 13 May 2014 47,875 miles

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

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

corrosion on outer skin of rear exhaust silencer

Pass 13 May 2013 38,497 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear section corroded

Fail 13 May 2013 38,497 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 29,632 miles

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

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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YP09 CHJ is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YP09 CHJ, 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 YP09 CHJ registered?

YP09 CHJ is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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