CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN59 SRU

2009 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,860 mi
Last recorded112,860 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 SRU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 112,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 112,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 95,795 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 93,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2022 91,148 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and kerb damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 89,129 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2020 86,624 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2020 86,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested no dip beam (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure broken mounts (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 80,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded split

Fail 23 Sep 2019 80,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded split

Pass 25 Sep 2018 74,423 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded badly not leaking

Fail 24 Sep 2018 74,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust box corroded badly not leaking

Pass 20 Sep 2017 68,841 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear outer skin exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 61,873 miles

Front wiper (hard)

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

Rear outer exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 53,807 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 53,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 45,295 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 35,850 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 24,835 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 24,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

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
Full Fiat Punto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN59 SRU is a 2009 Fiat Punto in White 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 BN59 SRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN59 SRU?

You can check the full history of BN59 SRU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN59 SRU registered?

BN59 SRU is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is BN59 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 SRU shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN59 SRU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN59 SRU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.