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YP59 VTE

2009 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,033 mi
Last recorded89,033 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 VTE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 89,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust & hangers corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2023 89,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust & hangers corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2023 84,548 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 77,368 miles

Exhaust flexible pipe slightly deteriorated

Exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

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

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

Slight leak of exhaust gases at exhaust flexible pipe

Pass 2 Jan 2021 71,564 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 65,190 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 65,189 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 59,215 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2019 59,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2019 59,053 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2017 52,708 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded / front exhaust mount broken

Pass 10 Jan 2017 47,540 miles

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

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

Front exhaust mount broken

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2017 47,487 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part both catching a b s cable (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front exhaust mount broken

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2015 41,548 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

sump corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2014 35,817 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2013 29,939 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2012 24,317 miles

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

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

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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YP59 VTE is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YP59 VTE, 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 YP59 VTE registered?

YP59 VTE is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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