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EF09 ZHU

2009 Fiat Punto

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,091 mi
Last recorded106,091 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 ZHU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 106,091 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 106,091 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 93,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 80,635 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 80,635 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 77,913 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 77,913 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 75,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 75,722 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp go's dim with o. s indicator on (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 49% (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 68,038 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 63,230 miles

Both front tyres are worn out on inner edges

Pass 13 Jul 2013 47,222 miles

both rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 13 Jul 2013 47,222 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 1 Aug 2012 35,384 miles

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

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

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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EF09 ZHU is a 2009 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EF09 ZHU, 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 EF09 ZHU registered?

EF09 ZHU is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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