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BG09 VGA

2009 Fiat Grand Punto

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,266 mi
Last recorded72,266 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grand Punto58,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 VGA
MakeFiat
ModelGrand Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2023 72,266 miles

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury lower sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury lower sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 67,045 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inside edge.

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2021 61,036 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 55,431 miles

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

no warning lights on dash time of test

Fail 6 Apr 2020 55,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component fractured aunti-roll bar link broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2019 47,985 miles

no warning lights on dash time of test

rear exhaust box deteriorating need changing soon

wheel trims fitted alround

Fail 20 Feb 2019 47,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge need changing very soon (5.2.3 (e))

no warning lights on dash time of test

rear exhaust box deteriorating need changing soon

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 19 Dec 2017 41,156 miles

under rays fitted unable to fully inspect

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 14 Dec 2016 37,224 miles

wheel trims fitted alround

Fail 9 Dec 2016 37,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 20 Oct 2015 30,330 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 23,262 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 23,262 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 17,038 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 17,029 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 12,923 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Grand Punto?

Based on 118,499 MOT tests across 7,649 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
5,651
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
7,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 2,845
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,642
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,553
position lamp(s) not working 1,166
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BG09 VGA is a 2009 Fiat Grand Punto in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 Fiat Grand Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 58,622 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 Grand Punto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 2,845 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG09 VGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Grand Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat Grand Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG09 VGA is a 2009 Fiat Grand Punto, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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