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BN59 TAU

2009 Abarth Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

82,365 mi
Last recorded82,365 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth Punto59,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 TAU
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 82,365 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

slight under body corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2025 82,303 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

slight under body corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2024 82,034 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2023 81,432 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 80,250 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 18 Nov 2020 79,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 77,012 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 66,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 61,368 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 57,598 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,038 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 36,215 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 32,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 28,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 28,348 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 TAU is a 2009 Abarth Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TAU, 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.

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What year was BN59 TAU registered?

BN59 TAU is a 2009 Abarth Punto, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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