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BG09 VFW

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,722 mi
Last recorded108,722 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 VFW
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 108,722 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 100,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 100,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 95,722 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 95,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 90,722 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))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 90,712 miles

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 84,990 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 84,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 82,163 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2018 82,163 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2017 70,346 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 24 Mar 2016 58,653 miles

FRONT TYRES ON 2.5MM+REAR EXHAUST SKIN CORRODED

Pass 5 Mar 2015 44,859 miles

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

rear exhaust back box corrodded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 34,709 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 24,465 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 24,465 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 19,136 miles

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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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BG09 VFW is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG09 VFW, 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 BG09 VFW registered?

BG09 VFW is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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