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BJ59 EAE

2009 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

107,938 mi
Last recorded107,938 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 EAE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 107,938 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 107,611 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint onto CAT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 87,533 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 74,332 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 73,108 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint welded

Fail 26 Jun 2018 73,108 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

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

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

exhaust centre to rear badly welded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 69,582 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front & rear (2.7.3)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp n/s & o/s (1.1.A.3f)

back-box exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2017 69,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front & rear (2.7.3)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp n/s & o/s (1.1.A.3f)

back-box exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2016 60,213 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking/perishing

Fail 25 Oct 2016 60,212 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 27 Oct 2015 48,266 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 48,262 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working 1of2 (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working 1of2 (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 35,122 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 35,122 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 30,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2012 22,398 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 22,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BJ59 EAE 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 58.8%.

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 BJ59 EAE, 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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BJ59 EAE is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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