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YR09 RLV

2009 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,863 mi
Last recorded165,863 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 RLV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 165,863 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 165,863 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 150,538 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 150,536 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Blowing From Front + Rear Joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 149,544 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 146,866 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 142,964 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 140,305 miles

Rear seat belts not tested as to much rubbish on rear seats

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 30 Mar 2020 140,299 miles

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

Rear seat belts not tested as to much rubbish on rear seats

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 16 Mar 2019 140,177 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 139,300 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 139,280 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear on clamps (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 133,377 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 130,944 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 130,928 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 124,870 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 124,774 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 11,402 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 101,888 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 83,534 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2012 83,534 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

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 RLV is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR09 RLV, 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 RLV registered?

YR09 RLV is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is YR09 RLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR09 RLV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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