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DU59 AKF

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,518 mi
Last recorded104,518 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 AKF
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 104,518 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 104,311 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 87,604 miles

Coil spring corroded rears/ fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

h/brake 18% limit 16%

Fail 18 Nov 2022 86,958 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2021 77,101 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 77,101 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 77,081 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lambda not met the minimum reading after the second test (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leaking of exhaust gases around the front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from the sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Wear movement in the anti roll bar link ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad depths close to the 1.5 mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cut to the tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 69,941 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight sign of grease loss but the boot is secure and preventing dirt ingress (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Lower arm bonded bushes slight cracking

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall but not exposing the cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre balding off outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Corrosion to the exhaust rear silencer but still secure in its fixings

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Very slight wear in the roll bar link joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Lower arm bonded bushes slight cracking

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Damage to the wheel outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to the sidewall but not exposing the cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre balding off outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Sep 2020 69,941 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight sign of grease loss but the boot is secure and preventing dirt ingress (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Lower arm bonded bushes slight cracking

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall but not exposing the cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre balding off outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Corrosion to the exhaust rear silencer but still secure in its fixings

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Very slight wear in the roll bar link joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Lower arm bonded bushes slight cracking

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Damage to the wheel outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to the sidewall but not exposing the cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre balding off outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Aug 2019 65,834 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 65,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 62,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 58,161 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 58,161 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 55,054 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 51,643 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 46,290 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 38,316 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 28,066 miles

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

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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DU59 AKF is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DU59 AKF, 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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DU59 AKF is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 6 September 2009.

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