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DY09 VJO

2009 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,844 mi
Last recorded85,844 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 VJO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 85,844 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 85,838 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 77,654 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre slight craking

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear back box outer casing corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2018 68,375 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Outer exhaust skin corroded

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 68,372 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear Outer exhaust skin corroded

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 58,123 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 50,099 miles

Engine covers/Undertrays Fitted

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,713 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 25,086 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 25,086 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 18,542 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 15,173 miles

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 VJO is a 2009 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 DY09 VJO, 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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DY09 VJO is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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