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YR59 ZJN

2009 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,503 mi
Last recorded141,503 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 141,503 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 139,234 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 139,234 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2023 138,760 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 135,725 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 131,855 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 131,855 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 129,361 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 126,836 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 122,657 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 121,458 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak bad sump corroded ()

rear silencer deteriating

Fail 25 Sep 2017 121,458 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak bad sump corroded ()

rear silencer deteriating

Pass 12 Sep 2016 117,009 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 117,004 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened both front drop links worn to excess (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front screen wash not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working nearside front side lamp inop (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure nearside wing mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working nearside rear stop lamp inop (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working offside rear stop lamp inop (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 103,182 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 88,898 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s mirror damaged and loose

Fail 30 Oct 2014 88,897 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s mirror damaged and loose

Pass 5 Nov 2013 72,004 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2013 72,004 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 52,858 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 52,485 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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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YR59 ZJN is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Blue 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 ZJN, 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 ZJN registered?

YR59 ZJN is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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The MOT history for YR59 ZJN 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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