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DY59 FHD

2009 Fiat Punto

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,214 mi
Last recorded108,214 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 FHD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 108,214 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 May 2025 102,989 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 102,404 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 102,084 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 88,353 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 88,352 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 84,867 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust backbox outer casing deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2021 81,449 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust backbox outer casing deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2021 81,445 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad come apart (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust backbox outer casing deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2020 78,545 miles

Back box outer casing corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 78,536 miles

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

Back box outer casing corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 75,186 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 75,186 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 70,937 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 70,937 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 65,592 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 62,397 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 58,943 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 58,943 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 49,239 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 41,181 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 34,064 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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DY59 FHD is a 2009 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DY59 FHD, 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 DY59 FHD registered?

DY59 FHD is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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