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FD09 EFV

2009 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

130,679 mi
Last recorded130,679 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 EFV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2024 130,679 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 127,195 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 127,195 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 119,774 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing split both side cables (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear marker (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 119,774 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing split both side cables (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear marker (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 110,784 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 110,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification rubbing on body incorrectly fitted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 96,625 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded at rear-

Pass 27 Jul 2018 83,965 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 72,027 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 72,027 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 62,904 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 62,904 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 55,252 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 55,252 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 48,054 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 48,054 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 40,163 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 40,163 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 31,584 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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FD09 EFV is a 2009 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FD09 EFV, 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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FD09 EFV is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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