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AU09 VEM

2009 Fiat Punto

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,583 mi
Last recorded134,583 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 VEM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 134,583 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 134,583 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S Rack Drum Sticks (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Outside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 122,821 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 113,212 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 101,909 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 96,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Exhaust silencer casing deteriorated/corroded...

Pass 2 Dec 2019 86,471 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 76,238 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 68,289 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 65,869 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 65,869 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2016 59,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat belt.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on outer side. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2016 59,068 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat belt.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on outer side. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 50,295 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight corrosion to rear exhaust box.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 42,067 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 33,648 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 33,648 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Jun 2012 26,070 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)

engine sump rusty

Fail 1 Jun 2012 26,070 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

engine sump rusty

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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AU09 VEM is a 2009 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 56,596 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU09 VEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU09 VEM registered?

AU09 VEM is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 June 2009.

Is AU09 VEM safe to buy?

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