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BN59 SVL

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,038 mi
Last recorded138,038 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 SVL
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 138,038 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2026 138,032 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlight do not create beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 129,182 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front plastic arch guard rubbing on the tyre on full left lock

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 129,178 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front plastic arch guard rubbing on the tyre on full left lock

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 121,969 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 121,967 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabiliser bar (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 113,175 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 113,173 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2022 105,350 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 99,762 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 99,737 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 96,342 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 90,099 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 78,296 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 69,395 miles

Front number plate discoloured

Fail 8 Sep 2017 69,393 miles

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front number plate discoloured

Pass 1 Sep 2016 69,308 miles

DIRT INGRESS FROPNT NUMBER PLATE

EXHAUST BACK BOX BADLY CORRODED

NOISE ON ENGINE SUSPECT WATER PUMP NOISEY

Fail 1 Sep 2016 69,308 miles

DIRT INGRESS FROPNT NUMBER PLATE

EXHAUST BACK BOX BADLY CORRODED

NOISE ON ENGINE SUSPECT WATER PUMP NOISEY

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 61,516 miles

noise from front of engine

rear silencer heavily coroded

Fail 15 Aug 2015 61,516 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

noise from front of engine

rear silencer heavily coroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 52,775 miles

low oil

rear silencer coroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 45,462 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 33,673 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BN59 SVL is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BN59 SVL, 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 BN59 SVL registered?

BN59 SVL is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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