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BT57 TYB

2007 Fiat Grande Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,995 mi
Last recorded67,995 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Fiat Grande Punto60,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 TYB
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 67,995 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 66,260 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2018 66,251 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Information relating to park brake: brake test readings: 110 / 70 KgF eff = 15%

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking tread

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 4 May 2018 66,150 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort readings: 100 / 60 KgF EFF =13% (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy: slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os inner faces (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy but not rough when rotated at time of inspction

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both ns and os (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking tread

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 5 May 2017 60,703 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both ns and os (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os: slightly (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust hanger / clamp split. System adequately supported at time of inspection

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both ns and os (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

emissions met on full cat test

light corrosion to some underbody components

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 9 May 2016 50,586 miles

Both front wipers slightly smearing

Front coil spring corroded Both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 May 2016 50,586 miles

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

Both front NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area i

Both front wipers slightly smearing

Front coil spring corroded Both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyre NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured area

Pass 16 May 2015 43,678 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 35,300 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 35,290 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 22,709 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 9,541 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 7,540 miles

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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BT57 TYB is a 2007 Fiat Grande Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2007 Fiat Grande Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 60,233 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 BT57 TYB, 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 19 years old, this Fiat Grande Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT57 TYB is a 2007 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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