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AB05 BAR

2009 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,680 mi
Last recorded24,680 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Panda45,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB05 BAR
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 24,680 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 24,372 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 24,195 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 23,634 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 23,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 23,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 22,576 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1500 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 21,465 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 20,045 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 18,411 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 16,501 miles

Exhaust backbox is corroded but not leaking gasses

Fail 26 Sep 2016 16,482 miles

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

Exhaust backbox is corroded but not leaking gasses

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 14,302 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 11,473 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 9,329 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 8,332 miles

Exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AB05 BAR is a 2009 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AB05 BAR, 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 AB05 BAR registered?

AB05 BAR is a 2009 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is AB05 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB05 BAR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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