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DS09 FVU

2009 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,810 mi
Last recorded85,810 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 FVU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 85,810 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bearing noisy on lock to lock (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 82,074 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

trims fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 3 Nov 2021 77,889 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bearing rough on rotation (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

trims fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 26 Oct 2020 73,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint by rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 3mm worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

trims fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Apr 2019 66,940 miles

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

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

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

Trims fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 30 Apr 2019 66,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Trims fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 May 2018 63,052 miles

Both front strut top bearings noisy on turning

Pass 2 May 2017 60,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front fexi joint/rear silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2017 60,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front fexi joint/rear silencer corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 57,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 57,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 53,294 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 53,294 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 48,194 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 42,970 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 37,204 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 37,204 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)

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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DS09 FVU is a 2009 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DS09 FVU, 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 DS09 FVU registered?

DS09 FVU is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is DS09 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS09 FVU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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