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AU09 VEX

2009 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,737 mi
Last recorded96,737 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 VEX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2025 96,737 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Red (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake servo damaged and function impaired Brake servo unit rusted through likely to fail (1.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 96,388 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside and nearside [corroded] (5.3.2 (b))

slight noise from upper offside front suspension leg upper mount

Pass 15 Feb 2022 91,964 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded but not excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded but not excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 91,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded but not excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded but not excessive (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 87,915 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 87,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 87,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 80,523 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear hand brake cable outer casing deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2020 80,523 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear hand brake cable outer casing deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2019 74,581 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 74,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 66,681 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides (3.5.1i)

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2018 66,673 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides (3.5.1i)

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 61,189 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 53,493 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 46,476 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 38,373 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2013 32,157 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 32,139 miles

front tyres wearing down slightly on inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge

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 VEX is a 2009 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VEX, 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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AU09 VEX is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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