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FV59 VKM

2009 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,541 mi
Last recorded157,541 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 VKM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 157,541 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 143,216 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 125,999 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 125,999 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 113,235 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 11,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush unbonded collapsing apart (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush un bonding collapsing apart (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 102,446 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 102,446 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 99,130 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 92,027 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 79,146 miles

both sides front brake pads over half worn

Fail 24 Oct 2018 79,146 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both sides front brake pads over half worn

Pass 1 Nov 2017 67,197 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 54,784 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 45,762 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 39,281 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 34,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 23,099 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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FV59 VKM is a 2009 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FV59 VKM, 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 FV59 VKM registered?

FV59 VKM is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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