2009 Fiat Punto 1.4L Petrol · WR59 BYH
2009 Fiat Punto (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20 Nov 2009. MOT expired on 18 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR59 BYH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/07/2024
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR59 BYH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Fiat Punto (WR59 BYH) between May 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed due to coolant and oil leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides effected by indecators (4.2.3 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat Punto / Grande Punto / Punto Evo
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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