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BF59 VYA

2009 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,203 mi
Last recorded104,203 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 VYA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 104,203 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 99,188 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 99,143 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap not fitted correctly (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working on and off during test (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 85,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 75,933 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 75,933 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 66,820 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 64,215 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 63,946 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2018 63,336 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 63,336 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 61,252 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner egde

Rear exhaust 2nd skin corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 61,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner egde

Rear exhaust 2nd skin corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 54,082 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 48,327 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Rear exhaust backbox 2nd skin corroded

Rear number plate started to deterirate

Pass 18 Oct 2014 41,721 miles

outter skin on rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2014 41,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

outter skin on rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2013 33,790 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 33,777 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 26,725 miles

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

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

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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BF59 VYA is a 2009 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BF59 VYA, 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 BF59 VYA registered?

BF59 VYA is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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