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YR09 LTJ

2009 Fiat Panda

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

141,078 mi
Last recorded141,078 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 LTJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 141,078 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 140,949 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 136,084 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 136,066 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 128,743 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

o/s sill damaged

o/s/f drive shaft securing nut damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2023 128,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached shock absorber to hub (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

o/s sill damaged

o/s/f drive shaft securing nut damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2021 121,655 miles

o/s/r tyre worn bald to inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2021 121,637 miles

Central Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s/r tyre worn bald to inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2020 115,311 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 115,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 109,728 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 109,705 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 105,190 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 105,190 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 100,631 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak drive shaft seal ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 100,631 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak drive shaft seal ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 94,460 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 89,211 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 89,211 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 84,049 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2013 78,221 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 77,721 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 77,713 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 58,742 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 58,742 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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YR09 LTJ is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 YR09 LTJ, 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 YR09 LTJ registered?

YR09 LTJ is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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