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BN59 SZU

2009 Abarth Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,847 mi
Last recorded94,847 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Abarth Punto59,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 SZU
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 94,847 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake only just met minimum mot requirements

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear springs rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2018 89,651 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 89,615 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken offside & nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 83,368 miles

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

coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 83,343 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside & nearside (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 79,178 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 72,440 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tye

windscreen scratched

Fail 9 Sep 2015 72,440 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tye

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

windscreen scratched

Pass 16 Sep 2014 65,487 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2013 58,145 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 53,766 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 53,766 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Abarth Punto?

Based on 8,805 MOT tests across 643 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
5,587
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
643
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 146
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
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BN59 SZU is a 2009 Abarth Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Abarth Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 59,422 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 Punto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN59 SZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN59 SZU registered?

BN59 SZU is a 2009 Abarth Punto, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is BN59 SZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 SZU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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