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DU59 MFJ

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,229 mi
Last recorded131,229 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 131,229 miles

Coolant level low

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 131,213 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant level low

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 131,058 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Coolant level low

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 123,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 123,526 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 116,615 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 5 Oct 2020 107,505 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 1 Oct 2019 100,708 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 26 Sep 2018 95,665 miles

restricted view of engine bay, cover fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2018 95,665 miles

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

restricted view of engine bay, cover fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2017 91,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear exhaust box deteriated and front flexi joint worn attention needed soon

Pass 20 Jul 2016 75,219 miles

All coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2016 75,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

All coil springs corroded

Breather pipe disconnected

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 65,048 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

Pass 12 May 2014 52,573 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 12 May 2014 52,570 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 42,753 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 32,287 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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DU59 MFJ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MFJ, 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 MFJ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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