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BJ59 VKB

2009 Fiat Grand Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,114 mi
Last recorded118,114 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grand Punto58,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 VKB
MakeFiat
ModelGrand Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 118,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box advise attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 118,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box advise attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 104,446 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 104,442 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 91,577 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre not fitted the right way around according to the sidewall instructions - inside showing on the outer sidewall

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 91,574 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight bad earth (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre not fitted the right way around according to the sidewall instructions - inside showing on the outer sidewall

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 85,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the outer edge - sidewalls are cracked / perished - advise replacement - 175/65r15 84t Cooper CS2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the inner edge - sidewalls are cracked / perished - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel play from steering wheel adjuster (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 85,808 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective the key won't open the fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the outer edge - sidewalls are cracked / perished - advise replacement - 175/65r15 84t Cooper CS2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the inner edge - sidewalls are cracked / perished - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel play from steering wheel adjuster (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 79,002 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer very corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2019 78,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust silencer very corroded

Rear heat shield insecure/rattling

Pass 24 Jul 2018 69,245 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2017 63,994 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 55,712 miles

Nearside Front wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2015 47,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 15 Oct 2014 38,231 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 16 Oct 2013 29,287 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 29,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 20,794 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)

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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BJ59 VKB is a 2009 Fiat Grand Punto in Blue 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 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 BJ59 VKB, 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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BJ59 VKB is a 2009 Fiat Grand Punto, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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