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AU09 VZP

2009 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,754 mi
Last recorded82,754 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 VZP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 82,754 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 80,719 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 78,003 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 75,206 miles

Front Lower grill insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 70,890 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 21 Mar 2019 70,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2018 66,449 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 62,188 miles

brake pedal has very slight travel

front exhaust flexible pipe has slight movement/wear

Fail 24 Mar 2017 62,161 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

brake pedal has very slight travel

front exhaust flexible pipe has slight movement/wear

Pass 22 Mar 2016 56,852 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 56,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 50,701 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 43,985 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 37,614 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 30,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,152 miles

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 VZP is a 2009 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU09 VZP registered?

AU09 VZP is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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