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FV09 VUC

2009 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,388 mi
Last recorded76,388 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 VUC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 76,388 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside rear and offside rear ()

Pass 29 Aug 2017 70,808 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Aug 2017 70,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 66,774 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 54,801 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 54,522 miles

All position lamps not working All (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 42,175 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2013 33,947 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 33,947 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 28,464 miles

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

Offside 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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FV09 VUC is a 2009 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV09 VUC, 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 VUC registered?

FV09 VUC is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 3 August 2009.

Is FV09 VUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV09 VUC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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