2009 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · SL09 HJX
2009 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 77,043 miles. MOT valid until 03 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,043 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL09 HJX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 77,043 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL09 HJX 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 (SL09 HJX) between February 2025 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2026 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: Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
SL09 HJX Mileage History
- 05/02/202567,730 mi
- 29/09/202569,806 mi+2,076 mi
- 30/09/202569,808 mi+2 mi
- 05/10/202677,043 mi+7,235 mi
- 05/10/202677,043 mi
Average of roughly 5,606 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: Average
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