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BF59 VXC

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,616 mi
Last recorded59,616 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 VXC
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 59,616 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wire detached.

Nearside Front Headlamp producing incorrect light pattern (bulb may be incorrectly fitted)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 59,356 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wire detached.

Nearside Front Headlamp producing incorrect light pattern (bulb may be incorrectly fitted)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 44,630 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front EXHAUST SUPPORT CLAMP MISSING

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX JOINT (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim ALLOY RIM (4.2.A.1a)

OIL LEAK (MINOR) FROM RUSTED SUMP PAN

Pass 11 Aug 2016 33,273 miles

The rear exhaust is corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 25,609 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 25,609 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 21,332 miles

engine breather pipe split

Pass 13 Aug 2013 18,084 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 14,812 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 14,812 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

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 VXC is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VXC, 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 VXC registered?

BF59 VXC is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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