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YY09 DJF

2009 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,771 mi
Last recorded67,771 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 DJF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 67,771 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 66,680 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 66,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 66,025 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 65,408 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 65,408 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 58,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tread edge. ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also scrubbed, tracking ?? (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 54,675 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust, rear box corroded,deteriorated condition.

Fail 21 Jul 2016 54,675 miles

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust, rear box corroded,deteriorated condition.

Pass 18 May 2015 48,407 miles

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

exhaust system in deteriorated condition

Pass 6 May 2014 41,638 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 35,530 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 28,220 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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YY09 DJF is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YY09 DJF, 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 YY09 DJF registered?

YY09 DJF is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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