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BF59 XWB

2009 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,792 mi
Last recorded90,792 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 XWB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 90,792 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 90,792 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 74,707 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 68,273 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 68,273 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 65,056 miles

Coil spring corroded signs of corrosion to all suspension coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi area - corrosion to rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi area (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear number plates (0.1 (b))

twang from the front suspension when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock

Fail 22 Feb 2021 65,054 miles

Central Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly worn to the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded signs of corrosion to all suspension coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi area - corrosion to rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi area (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear number plates (0.1 (b))

engine oil below minimum

twang from the front suspension when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock

Pass 21 Feb 2020 58,623 miles

both number plates deteriorated

front exhaust flexi corroded and detached - rear exhaust corrosion

signs of corrosion to both rear suspension coil springs

signs of wear to both front tyre inner edges

Fail 21 Feb 2020 58,623 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both number plates deteriorated

engine oil below minimum

front exhaust flexi corroded and detached - rear exhaust corrosion

signs of corrosion to both rear suspension coil springs

signs of wear to both front tyre inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2019 52,120 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2017 45,886 miles

rear exhaust corroded

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Dec 2017 45,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords visiable (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust corroded

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 37,041 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2015 32,636 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 27,223 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 22,547 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 17,864 miles

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 XWB is a 2009 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XWB, 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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BF59 XWB is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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