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DG59 TLJ

2009 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,564 mi
Last recorded123,564 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 TLJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 123,564 miles

Front both wishbone corroded

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 26 May 2021 119,789 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 118,767 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lense cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2020 112,826 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 112,826 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 102,592 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 92,946 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 92,897 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

E.C.U light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 87,474 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre signs of run flat walls worn

Fail 25 Jan 2017 87,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre signs of run flat walls worn

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 81,563 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 80,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 63,131 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 37,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 19,309 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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DG59 TLJ is a 2009 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DG59 TLJ, 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 DG59 TLJ registered?

DG59 TLJ is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is DG59 TLJ safe to buy?

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