2009 Fiat Punto 1.4L Petrol · EL05 MCB
2009 Fiat Punto (1.4L, petrol). First registered 04 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 95,440 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,440 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EL05 MCB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2024
- 95,440 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EL05 MCB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Fiat Punto (EL05 MCB) between December 2021 and May 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EL05 MCB Mileage History
- 01/12/202174,791 mi
- 29/11/202283,063 mi+8,272 mi
- 03/05/202387,245 mi+4,182 mi
- 12/05/202494,998 mi+7,753 mi
- 22/05/202495,440 mi+442 mi
Average of roughly 8,350 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat Punto / Grande Punto / Punto Evo
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2009 model year cars.
- Electric Power Steering FailureSerious
A very common failure where the torque sensor or motor inside the column fails.
- Alternator Housing CrackingModerate
On 1.2 and 1.4 petrol models, water can drip onto the alternator, causing the casing to crack in freezing weather.
- Overheating and head gasket failureSerious
The 1.2 and 1.4 petrol engines are prone to overheating if the cooling system is neglected. Head gasket failure can follow, causing creamy residue under the oil cap, coolant loss and poor engine performance. Cars as young as three years old have been affected.
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