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YT09 VXL

2009 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,917 mi
Last recorded76,917 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 VXL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 76,917 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 76,915 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 72,119 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 72,119 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 67,899 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 62,046 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 57,086 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 51,713 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 48,934 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 48,934 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 42,004 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 35,005 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 35,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 28,058 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 21,688 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 21,688 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 18,729 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 18,479 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 16,064 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 13,118 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 10,188 miles

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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YT09 VXL is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YT09 VXL, 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 YT09 VXL registered?

YT09 VXL is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YT09 VXL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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