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YY09 TJV

2009 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,611 mi
Last recorded143,611 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 TJV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 143,611 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 143,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 141,020 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 141,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 137,380 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 137,375 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 133,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 129,472 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

under tray fitted over brake pipes

Fail 16 Nov 2021 129,472 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to front pipe clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front gear box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

under tray fitted over brake pipes

Pass 31 Aug 2020 123,041 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2020 123,041 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 115,505 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rear bushes wearing, Both front

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

Rear Exhaust box corroding

Rear Flashers discolouring

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Suspension components corroding

Fail 27 Jul 2019 115,453 miles

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

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 system insecure Exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Flashers discolouring

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Suspension components corroding

Front Lower Suspension arm rear bushes wearing, Both front

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

Rear Exhaust box corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2018 108,811 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 94,800 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 94,800 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 75,568 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 75,569 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 65,296 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 outer skin rotten

Pass 31 Jul 2015 65,296 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 outer skin rotten

Pass 7 Aug 2014 52,886 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 37,978 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 37,978 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 25,458 miles

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
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YY09 TJV is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TJV, 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 TJV registered?

YY09 TJV is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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