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YY09 LTU

2009 Fiat Panda

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,326 mi
Last recorded67,326 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 LTU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 67,326 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 67,326 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 62,316 miles

rear axle general corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2024 62,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear axle general corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2023 58,581 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2023 58,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (rack end) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2022 55,417 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 55,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 51,336 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 50,079 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 50,060 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 46,222 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 46,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 43,295 miles

heat shield loose on exhaust

slight corrosion to rear axle

Fail 4 Apr 2018 43,295 miles

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

heat shield loose on exhaust

slight corrosion to rear axle

Pass 6 Apr 2017 40,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside wiper split on end

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 36,192 miles

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension

Pass 4 Apr 2015 31,062 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 26,096 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 19,981 miles

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)

rear silencer corroding

Pass 31 May 2012 12,969 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 LTU is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Silver with a 1,242cc 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 YY09 LTU, 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 LTU registered?

YY09 LTU is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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