CarVerify

Free Car Check

YS09 ETE

2009 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 1108cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,800 mi
Last recorded116,800 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 ETE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 116,800 miles

Corrosion underneath on suspension components

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

Vehicle mouldy inside

Fail 28 Aug 2025 116,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion underneath on suspension components

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle mouldy inside

Pass 27 Jun 2024 116,513 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 116,513 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 115,201 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 113,445 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 113,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All flaking / corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 111,943 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 103,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

driver seat cloth torn through

Pass 20 Sep 2018 99,585 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2018 99,576 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2018 99,490 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction orange lamp lit on dashboard (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm bush moulding split away from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bushes detached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bushes detatched (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower control arm bush split and detaching from moulding

Pass 23 Aug 2017 88,884 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 88,884 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2016 77,079 miles

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

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

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

front and rear exhaust pipe slight corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 66,638 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 57,510 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 45,955 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded and slight blowing , requires replacment.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 31,955 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 31,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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
Full Fiat Panda reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YS09 ETE is a 2009 Fiat Panda in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YS09 ETE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YS09 ETE?

You can check the full history of YS09 ETE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YS09 ETE registered?

YS09 ETE is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 July 2009.

Is YS09 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS09 ETE shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS09 ETE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YS09 ETE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.