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FY59 VYV

2009 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,447 mi
Last recorded99,447 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 VYV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 99,447 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 96,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wear sensor wire also broken. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 88,292 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 88,292 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 82,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 82,401 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 72,157 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 65,786 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 65,730 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 65,730 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 59,186 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 49,509 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge border line pass (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 37,278 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 29,057 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 25,266 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 21,067 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 17,137 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 13,347 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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FY59 VYV is a 2009 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY59 VYV, 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 FY59 VYV registered?

FY59 VYV is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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The MOT history for FY59 VYV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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