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FY59 VYW

2009 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,279 mi
Last recorded32,279 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 VYW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 32,279 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear subframe very rusty

Fail 30 Sep 2025 32,279 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear subframe very rusty

Fail 11 Oct 2024 30,464 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening insecure Nut missing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 28,598 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 28,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 27,059 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 27,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 24,285 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 24,285 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2020 22,031 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 22,031 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 19,821 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 18,616 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed from mirror on n/s/f seat ()

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

both rear tyres age cracking

Fail 22 Mar 2018 18,616 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper affecting view (8.3.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed from mirror on n/s/f seat ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres age cracking

Pass 8 Feb 2017 17,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in the middle 1.6mm on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 15,113 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 15,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 12,401 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 12,401 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 9,333 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 7,465 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 VYW is a 2009 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FY59 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

FY59 VYW is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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