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FY09 VKN

2009 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 VKN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2021

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 91,824 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 91,823 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 82,174 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 73,048 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 67,175 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 60,293 miles

accident repair

Fail 9 Nov 2015 60,293 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s n/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

accident repair

Pass 12 May 2014 46,139 miles

rear silencer corroded [exhaust]

Pass 29 Apr 2013 37,164 miles

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2013 37,164 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2012 22,491 miles

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

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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FY09 VKN is a 2009 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FY09 VKN, 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 FY09 VKN registered?

FY09 VKN is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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