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DY09 VJF

2009 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,736 mi
Last recorded119,736 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 VJF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 119,736 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 104,543 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Apr 2017 104,542 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2016 88,419 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 76,125 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 76,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres perished and split

Pass 9 Apr 2014 64,189 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

exhaust rear box heavily corroded

front no.plate deteriorating

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm and perishing and slightly distorted

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm and worn on edges

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm and perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2013 57,830 miles

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

exhaust rear box corroded [not blowing]

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre walls perishing

Fail 2 Apr 2013 52,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

exhaust rear box corroded [not blowing]

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre walls perishing

Fail 6 Mar 2013 52,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 40,418 miles

rear back box 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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DY09 VJF is a 2009 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VJF, 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 VJF registered?

DY09 VJF is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is DY09 VJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY09 VJF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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