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BF59 FYR

2009 Abarth Grand Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,805 mi
Last recorded97,805 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth Grand Punto69,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 FYR
MakeAbarth
ModelGrand Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 97,805 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 95,987 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 May 2024 95,981 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering column attachment defective bottom of column loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 94,456 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Mar 2023 94,448 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2021 92,130 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 92,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2020 87,209 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 86,617 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 86,616 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Sep 2016 80,011 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 80,011 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 71,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Today at 1.5 mm require changing very soon. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened Today at 1.5 mm require changing very soon (3.5.1n)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 65,123 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 65,123 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 57,608 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 49,557 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 49,557 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Abarth Grand Punto?

Based on 2,988 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,247
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
coil spring broken 68
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39
parking brake recording little or no effort 37
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BF59 FYR is a 2009 Abarth Grand Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2009 Abarth Grand Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 69,086 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 Abarth Grand Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF59 FYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Abarth Grand Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Abarth Grand Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF59 FYR is a 2009 Abarth Grand Punto, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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