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DV09 AFA

2009 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,412 mi
Last recorded71,412 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 AFA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 71,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Sump corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2025 63,990 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sump corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2024 55,748 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Rear centre brake light taped up

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 54,203 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes covered in grease/other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

central brake light taped up

Pass 7 Apr 2022 51,910 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorber casing corroded

centre stop lamp tapped up

Pass 23 Mar 2021 48,928 miles

centre stop lamp tapped up

Fail 23 Mar 2021 48,928 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

centre stop lamp tapped up

Pass 28 Mar 2020 48,479 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre stop light taped up

Fail 28 Mar 2020 48,479 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre stop light taped up

Pass 2 Mar 2019 45,042 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre stop light taped up

Pass 10 Mar 2018 38,754 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

middle stop lamp taped up

Fail 10 Mar 2018 38,750 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

middle stop lamp taped up

Pass 4 Mar 2017 31,651 miles

air fiter housing loose

front brake application just meet

nearside front tyre feathered

nearside rear tyre feathered

offside front tyre feathered

rear number plate cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2016 24,215 miles

cracks to both rear tyre treads

rear number plate cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2016 24,215 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

cracks to both rear tyre treads

rear number plate cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2015 16,564 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 16,561 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 12,310 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R and N/S/R tyre cracking

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 12,310 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R and N/S/R tyre cracking

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 8,904 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 5,944 miles

engine breather pipe split

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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DV09 AFA is a 2009 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DV09 AFA, 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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DV09 AFA is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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