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BG09 HLX

2009 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

86,318 mi
Last recorded86,318 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 HLX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 86,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 82,238 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 82,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Oct 2020 81,036 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under body and suspension parts corroded

under body covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2020 87,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under body and suspension parts corroded

under body covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2019 75,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under body/suspension corroded

Fail 14 May 2019 75,386 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under body/suspension corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 67,178 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 14 May 2018 67,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 8 May 2017 58,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner side wall has minor cracks

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

vehicle requires cleaning

Fail 6 May 2017 58,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front inner side wall has minor cracks

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

vehicle requires cleaning

Pass 6 May 2016 50,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit. Advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% upper (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad very low. Advise replacement (3.5.1g)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 6 May 2016 50,425 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit. Advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% upper (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad very low. Advise replacement (3.5.1g)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2015 41,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroding

Fail 9 May 2015 41,084 miles

exhaust back box corroding

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 30,589 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 30,589 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 22,309 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 22,306 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 17,642 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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BG09 HLX 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 55%.

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 HLX, 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 HLX is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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