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EF09 ZHW

2009 Fiat Punto

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,174 mi
Last recorded136,174 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 136,174 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front sub-frame and suspension arms corroded

General surface corrosion to underside exposed metal components

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking/splitting - Borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Sump corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/F and O/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 136,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front sub-frame and suspension arms corroded

General surface corrosion to underside exposed metal components

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking/splitting - Borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Sump corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/F and O/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 129,421 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 123,000 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 116,659 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 109,009 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 100,336 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 100,336 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 81,031 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 62,080 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 43,450 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 ZHW is a 2009 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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