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BF59 FRK

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,487 mi
Last recorded86,487 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 FRK
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 86,487 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Nov 2020 86,487 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Nov 2019 78,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 69,837 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 69,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 60,446 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 60,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 52,315 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 52,315 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight oil leak from sump nut.

Pass 13 Aug 2016 50,198 miles

Nearside front tyre worn.

Oil leak.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 13 Aug 2016 50,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall splitting/nail in tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre worn.

Oil leak.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 15 Aug 2015 47,890 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leakage on engine & gearbox.

Pass 15 Aug 2015 47,890 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leakage on engine & gearbox.

Pass 16 Aug 2014 41,135 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 32,419 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 32,419 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 26,429 miles

Objects exeeding 40mm in Diammeter were removed from the interior mirror before the MOT test was carried out.

How Reliable is the Fiat Grande Punto?

Based on 204,412 MOT tests across 13,115 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
5,555
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
13,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 4,569
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,417
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,192
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,739
position lamp(s) not working 1,714
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BF59 FRK is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2009 Fiat Grande Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 56,689 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 Grande Punto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 4,569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF59 FRK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BF59 FRK registered?

BF59 FRK is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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