2009 Fiat Panda · 34,654 MOT tests
2009 Fiat Panda reliability
2009 Fiat Pandas fail 41.8% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 17 Panda years (34,654 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Pandas: 35.2%)
- 41.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Pandas: 35.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 65,580
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 34,654
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 20.9% of tests fail here (64% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 34% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Fiat Panda
Fail rate by area
- Suspension20.9%
- Lights and electrics13.6%
- Brakes11.6%
- Tyres9.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.6%
- Body, chassis and structure5.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 5.68%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 5.19%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 4.6%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.95%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 3.81%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.86%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Coil spring showing some corrosion (22.63%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.79%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.26%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.09%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (6.58%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.34%)
Other years
Every Fiat Panda year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Fiat Panda reliable?
2009 Fiat Pandas fail 41.8% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 17 Panda years (34,654 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Fiat Panda MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (5.68% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (5.19% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (4.6% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Fiat Panda have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Fiat Panda shows 65,580 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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