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DA59 MLE

2009 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,330 mi
Last recorded157,330 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 MLE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 157,330 miles

rear axle bushes pershing

rear axle heavy rust

Fail 12 Sep 2025 157,262 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe coroded at o/s front lowewr arm x1 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe n/s front at lower suspension arm x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear axle bushes pershing

rear axle heavy rust

Pass 13 Sep 2024 153,364 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 153,330 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 145,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 145,187 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 137,146 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 131,063 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 127,320 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 122,820 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 118,474 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 112,517 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 112,381 miles

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

Screw in o/s rear tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2016 106,437 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 102,241 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 102,241 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 81,148 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 59,025 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 40,716 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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DA59 MLE is a 2009 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DA59 MLE, 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 DA59 MLE registered?

DA59 MLE is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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