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EF09 ZHV

2009 Fiat Punto

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,315 mi
Last recorded104,315 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 ZHV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 104,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished on outer wall

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 104,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished on outer wall

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 87,255 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 77,842 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 68,276 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 68,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 61,310 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 55,933 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 19 Jul 2012 55,933 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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 ZHV is a 2009 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZHV, 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 ZHV registered?

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

Is EF09 ZHV safe to buy?

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