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DN09 VFW

2009 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

88,337 mi
Last recorded88,337 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 VFW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 88,337 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 83,650 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 83,650 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 76,767 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 75,377 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

Fail 23 Mar 2023 75,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

Pass 11 Feb 2022 72,575 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONTS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN BUT EXHAUST STILL SECURE

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

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

Fail 1 Feb 2022 72,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH FRONTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONTS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN BUT EXHAUST STILL SECURE

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

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

Pass 21 Jan 2021 68,498 miles

Front exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing very rusty

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2020 66,014 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 63,414 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 60,122 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 60,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 56,288 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 56,288 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 50,863 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 45,347 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 45,347 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 43,452 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 43,452 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 38,569 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 38,569 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 28,197 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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DN09 VFW is a 2009 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DN09 VFW, 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 DN09 VFW registered?

DN09 VFW is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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