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DV59 VBA

2009 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,353 mi
Last recorded91,353 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 VBA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 91,353 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 91,281 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 83,396 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 83,396 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 73,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 73,870 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 67,888 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 67,888 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 62,730 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Both rear coil spring corroded.

Offside Front Inner Tyre inner edge worn low

Fail 3 Nov 2020 62,730 miles

Both rear coil spring corroded.

Nearside Position lamp not working Side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre inner edge worn low

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Nov 2019 56,286 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 52,775 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f and o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 47,013 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated and slight blow

exhaust rear section corroded

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on edges

n/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and nail in tread

o/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and heavily worn on inner edge.ADVISE IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT

Pass 1 Oct 2016 38,964 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust silencer slight corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2015 33,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm and has a cut in tread

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2014 27,363 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear box slightly corroded

offside rear tyre has cut in tread not to cords

Pass 28 Sep 2013 21,951 miles

engine breather pipe split

exhaust rear box slightly corroded

small cut in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 29 Sep 2012 16,280 miles

n/s/r tyre tread low [2mm]

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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DV59 VBA is a 2009 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 56,596 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 DV59 VBA, 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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DV59 VBA is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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