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YT59 YGJ

2009 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,086 mi
Last recorded77,086 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 YGJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 77,086 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 77,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 69,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 68,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 68,791 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing slightly rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 53,596 miles

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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside sill damaged

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2023 53,596 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside sill damaged

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 47,403 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 42,863 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 42,855 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 38,568 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 33,648 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 29,591 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 23,000 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 18,489 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 16,554 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 15,137 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 13,801 miles

rear exhaust box deterorated

Fail 20 Aug 2012 12,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 12,110 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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YT59 YGJ is a 2009 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 YT59 YGJ, 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 YT59 YGJ registered?

YT59 YGJ is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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