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DG59 MGV

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,546 mi
Last recorded129,546 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 MGV
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 129,546 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 118,412 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 118,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 103,842 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 100,272 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component flexi pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 914,175 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 94,168 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 87,159 miles

OIL LEAKS

Fail 10 Sep 2018 87,151 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

OIL LEAKS

Pass 11 Sep 2017 82,498 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 82,498 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 73,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 73,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 62,926 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 62,926 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,737 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 50,737 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 40,851 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 30,317 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 30,317 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DG59 MGV is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DG59 MGV, 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 DG59 MGV registered?

DG59 MGV is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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