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DU59 TJV

2009 Fiat Punto

White Diesel 1581cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,233 mi
Last recorded92,233 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 TJV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 92,233 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 83,520 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 83,520 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 75,516 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 75,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 67,906 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 67,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2021 62,655 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 62,655 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 52,026 miles

both front top suspension mounts noisey

wear and lip and and discolouration rear brake discs

wear and lip front brake discs

Fail 6 Sep 2020 52,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both front top suspension mounts noisey

wear and lip and and discolouration rear brake discs

wear and lip front brake discs

Pass 1 Oct 2019 46,885 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 41,942 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 37,113 miles

exhaust silencer box outer skin coming off.

o/s/r tyre perished.

Fail 22 Aug 2017 37,113 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

exhaust silencer box outer skin coming off.

o/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 34,419 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2015 30,362 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 25,502 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2013 21,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wiper blade split but clears windscreen

outer skin on rear silencer corroded and peeling of

Pass 3 Sep 2012 17,607 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

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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DU59 TJV is a 2009 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,581cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DU59 TJV, 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 DU59 TJV registered?

DU59 TJV is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is DU59 TJV safe to buy?

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