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YR59 RAU

2009 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,741 mi
Last recorded110,741 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 RAU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 110,741 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 104,853 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both parking brake cable outer plastic coating split and outer cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Coil spring corroded all road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by flex at joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear tail lamp lens broken

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 96,991 miles

Coil spring corroded ( ALL SPRINGS ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear ( Tailgate Light Lens Cracked )

Rear ( Exhaust Heat Shield Corroded )

Fail 7 Aug 2023 96,991 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded ( ALL SPRINGS ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear ( Tailgate Light Lens Cracked )

Rear ( Exhaust Heat Shield Corroded )

Pass 26 Jul 2022 91,751 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 91,751 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 86,252 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 86,252 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 77,581 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 74,906 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 70,615 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 70,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 63,783 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 57,100 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 48,253 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 40,031 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,836 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 23,557 miles

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

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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YR59 RAU is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR59 RAU, 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 YR59 RAU registered?

YR59 RAU is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is YR59 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR59 RAU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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