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DU09 DYS

2009 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

157,426 mi
Last recorded157,426 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 DYS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2024 157,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Rear Suspension and Brake Ferrules Corroded NS & O/S

Fail 28 Feb 2024 157,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Rear Suspension and Brake Ferrules Corroded NS & O/S

Fail 27 Feb 2024 157,412 miles

Central Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Rear Suspension and Brake Ferrules Corroded NS & O/S

Pass 22 Feb 2023 152,411 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Suspension and Brake Ferrules Corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2022 91,550 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Parking brake Result Brake efficiency 19% Readings: 140 / 80KgF

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL NS AND OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both ns and os: bodies corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Fail 24 Feb 2022 91,550 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low PRS: adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake Result Brake efficiency 19% Readings: 140 / 80KgF

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL NS AND OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both ns and os: bodies corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Fail 18 Feb 2022 91,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake Result Brake efficiency 19% Readings: 140 / 80KgF

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL NS AND OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both ns and os: bodies corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 26 Feb 2021 88,572 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake hose and connections corroded. brake pipes covered (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear AXLE and prescribed areas corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 88,571 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake hose and connections corroded. brake pipes covered (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear AXLE and prescribed areas corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 85,001 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 84,968 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine engine oil leak from sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 82,467 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 82,467 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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 ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 77,034 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2017 65,880 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 65,475 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 51,818 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 54,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 43,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2014 33,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 22,676 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 13,049 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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DU09 DYS is a 2009 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DU09 DYS, 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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DU09 DYS is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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