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DY09 MXC

2009 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

118,771 mi
Last recorded118,771 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 MXC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 118,771 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 118,771 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 116,437 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2023 116,431 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2022 113,634 miles

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

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM SUMP

Fail 28 Mar 2022 113,634 miles

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM SUMP

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 108,288 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 108,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 102,780 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 102,780 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 93,899 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 93,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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 20 Oct 2017 89,466 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 80,255 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear back box corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2016 80,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear back box corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2015 70,915 miles

slight judder from both front discs

Fail 10 Nov 2015 70,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

slight judder from both front discs

Pass 20 Sep 2014 57,723 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 577,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 44,505 miles

Front wipers started to smear

Pass 28 Sep 2012 34,406 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 33,932 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,004 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Center rear seatbelt buckle slightly damaged.

Exhaust backbox slightly corroded.

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre, outer sidewall slightly cracked.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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DY09 MXC is a 2009 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DY09 MXC, 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 DY09 MXC registered?

DY09 MXC is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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