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FV59 BPX

2009 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,794 mi
Last recorded111,794 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 BPX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 111,794 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 111,794 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 109,021 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 102,423 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 91,567 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 86,729 miles

Exhaust silencer box corroded

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 84,846 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2020 84,846 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 80,407 miles

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

Gear box slight oil leak

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2019 80,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Gear box slight oil leak

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 74,217 miles

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2018 74,217 miles

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2017 72,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure & split in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed & distorted (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre bald on edges

Rear exhaust corroded outer skin

Pass 18 Nov 2016 65,824 miles

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Rear Both sides tyres slight cracking in sidewalls

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 65,824 miles

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

Rear Both sides tyres slight cracking in sidewalls

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

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2015 58,689 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 51,429 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2014 51,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust corroded

front discs worn

Pass 6 Dec 2013 44,974 miles

Both sides front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2012 39,350 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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FV59 BPX is a 2009 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FV59 BPX, 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 FV59 BPX registered?

FV59 BPX is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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