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YR59 YDJ

2009 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,206 mi
Last recorded51,206 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 YDJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 51,206 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 51,206 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 49,775 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 49,759 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both sides (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2023 48,009 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 48,009 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 47,957 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 44,981 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 44,961 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 41,757 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 41,750 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 38,964 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 36,421 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 33,660 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 30,756 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 27,883 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 24,617 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 24,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 19,587 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 14,742 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 11,082 miles

Exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 YDJ is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,108cc 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 YR59 YDJ, 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 YDJ registered?

YR59 YDJ is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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The MOT history for YR59 YDJ 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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