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DY59 YZS

2009 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 YZS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

under body corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2026

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2025

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024

both front top suspension mounts noisey

Fail 18 Jan 2024

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 78,424 miles

Front BOTH nearside and offside front strut mounts make slight noise but function as intended

Fail 1 Jul 2022 78,396 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator on suspect bad earth (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tail box also leak manifold area (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front top mounting bearings rough when rotated, both sides

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box loose, clamp faulty (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 74,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight free play detected on front suspension top mounts

Pass 25 Mar 2019 68,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough suspension top mounting bearing. (2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough suspension top mounting bearing. (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 68,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both upper and lower dust covers. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough suspension top mounting bearing. (2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough suspension top mounting bearing. (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 57,344 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2017 57,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and on steel (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2016 52,960 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 48,564 miles

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

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2015 48,564 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2014 43,935 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2014 43,780 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2013 37,938 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 32,615 miles

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

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

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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DY59 YZS is a 2009 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DY59 YZS, 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 DY59 YZS registered?

DY59 YZS is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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