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BG09 GHZ

2009 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,492 mi
Last recorded87,492 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 GHZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 87,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2021 87,490 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2020 84,428 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer cassing corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2020 84,404 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine running badly!

There was no oil on dipstick. added 1.5lts

Pass 7 May 2019 76,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 67,844 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear upper side light not working

Pass 16 May 2017 58,573 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 13 May 2017 58,497 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 May 2016 48,581 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 40,119 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 May 2015 40,119 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 31,313 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 24,990 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly (rec tracking)

passenger airbag has been turned off

Fail 27 May 2013 24,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing unevenly (rec tracking)

n/s/f wheel trim damaged badly

passenger airbag has been turned off

Pass 29 May 2012 17,275 miles

slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link

Fail 25 May 2012 17,151 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link

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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BG09 GHZ is a 2009 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG09 GHZ, 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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BG09 GHZ is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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