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DU59 MDN

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Diesel 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

242,669 mi
Last recorded242,669 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 MDN
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 242,669 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 234,651 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2018 234,651 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2018 234,354 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 208,904 miles

tyres wearing inner tread both front

Fail 30 Aug 2017 208,904 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyres wearing inner tread both front

Pass 3 Oct 2016 183,385 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 183,385 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 156,485 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 156,267 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 127,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front brake slightly grabbing

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding away

Fail 30 Sep 2014 127,745 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front brake slightly grabbing

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding away

Pass 7 Sep 2013 93,744 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 93,744 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/S/F PAD LOW WARNING WIRING RUBBING DRIVESHAFT

Pass 8 Sep 2012 62,859 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 62,859 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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DU59 MDN is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MDN, 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 DU59 MDN registered?

DU59 MDN is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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