2009 Fiat Punto 1.4L Petrol · GV59 KGO
2009 Fiat Punto (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 86,840 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,840 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV59 KGO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2024
- 86,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV59 KGO 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 (GV59 KGO) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective condensation inside lamp (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
GV59 KGO Mileage History
- 16/06/202277,356 mi
- 08/06/202381,530 mi+4,174 mi
- 08/06/202381,530 mi
- 17/06/202486,840 mi+5,310 mi
- 17/06/202486,840 mi
Average of roughly 4,732 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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