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DY59 XAM

2009 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,837 mi
Last recorded98,837 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 XAM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2023 98,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back rubber bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

ADVISE Underbody suspension/brake components , front and rear sub frames , etc cover in age related corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 93,035 miles

ADVISE: suspension components, exhaust, brakes etc. showing age relation corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: ns/f outer edge worm slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 93,028 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe has a blow excessively (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn ns/f drop link excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect os/f headlight patten wrong (fitted wrong? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure os/r handbrake bracket is corroded off (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm os/f outer edge is worn excessively cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE: rear exhaust heatshield lose

ADVISE: rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

ADVISE: suspension components, exhaust, brakes etc. showing age relation corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: ns/f outer edge worm slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources ADVISE: ns/r numberplate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 84,525 miles

ADVISE Front and Rear suspension components ,under body ,etc corroded

ADVISE Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Full exhaust system (flexie pipe ) rear silencer heavily corroded , slight blow on flexie front pipe

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking /perished on sidewalls , +metal in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 84,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Tilt mech not working (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. tilt mech not working no entry to rear seats (6.2.6 (a) (i))

ADVISE Front and Rear suspension components ,under body ,etc corroded

ADVISE Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Full exhaust system (flexie pipe ) rear silencer heavily corroded , slight blow on flexie front pipe

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking /perished on sidewalls , +metal in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 78,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 78,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened As marked by lower suspension arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 74,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exh corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2019 74,223 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exh corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 69,981 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 66,461 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 49,847 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 44,195 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 35,647 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 35,647 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 25,010 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 XAM is a 2009 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XAM, 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 XAM registered?

DY59 XAM is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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