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FV09 VOT

2009 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,552 mi
Last recorded99,552 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 VOT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 99,552 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 99,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2024 98,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dent to inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 98,850 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog light damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 92,144 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning center (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 89,677 miles

Rear Rear suspension components rusty

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills slightly rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear axle rusty

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both shock absorber top mountings rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Rear high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 89,675 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear kick mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Also bad exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills slightly rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear axle rusty

Rear Rear suspension components rusty

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both shock absorber top mountings rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Rear high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 83,490 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 1 unit light source out in unit (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

un able to open rear tailgate secure in closed position

Pass 12 Oct 2020 71,524 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 71,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 66,489 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 61,636 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to case (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 56,126 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 May 2016 49,908 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 45,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 41,746 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 41,731 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 56,053 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 28,124 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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FV09 VOT is a 2009 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FV09 VOT, 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 FV09 VOT registered?

FV09 VOT is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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