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AV59 USW

2009 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,461 mi
Last recorded90,461 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 USW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 90,461 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 90,461 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 79,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also heavily cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front outer driveshaft gaiter is leaking grease, from the large clip end, brake caliper contaminated

Offside Front tyre is heavily cracked/perished

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both the nearside and offside front, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 79,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also heavily cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front outer driveshaft gaiter is leaking grease, from the large clip end, brake caliper contaminated

Offside Front tyre is heavily cracked/perished

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both the nearside and offside front, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 74,304 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 74,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 73,432 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 72,907 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 72,360 miles

Front Inner brake pads getting low & discs worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine breather pipe split

Fail 8 Sep 2020 72,360 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner brake pads getting low & discs worn

Front exhaust join blowing and retaining nuts corroded, rear box very corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine breather pipe split

Pass 31 Aug 2019 69,923 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severely aged and cracking on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2019 69,923 miles

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

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severely aged and cracking on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 68,119 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NEARSIDE FRONT INNER BOOT VERY SMALL SPLIT / POOR RETAINING CLIP FITTED (6.1.7 (g) (i))

EMISSIONS ONLY JUST CREPT THRU

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE TO GEARBOX HANGER BROKEN / BUT SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN PEELING

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKING

Windscreen wiper blade defective ALL THREE BLADES SLIGHTLY SMEARY (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 68,119 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NEARSIDE FRONT INNER BOOT VERY SMALL SPLIT / POOR RETAINING CLIP FITTED (6.1.7 (g) (i))

EMISSIONS ONLY JUST CREPT THRU

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE TO GEARBOX HANGER BROKEN / BUT SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN PEELING

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen OFFSIDE BULB WRONGLY FITTED (4.1.2 (a))

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKING

Windscreen wiper blade defective ALL THREE BLADES SLIGHTLY SMEARY (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 64,840 miles

Front exhaust support bracket broken. Rear silencer corroded.

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 64,840 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front exhaust support bracket broken. Rear silencer corroded.

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 59,948 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2015 52,348 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 39,569 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 29,649 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 22,346 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 17,361 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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AV59 USW is a 2009 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV59 USW, 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 AV59 USW registered?

AV59 USW is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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