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DV59 UTF

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,095 mi
Last recorded112,095 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 UTF
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 112,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear both brake hoses cleaned and painted

Fail 17 Oct 2023 112,094 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side and stop (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 102,450 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 88,182 miles

both front tyres 2mm

Fail 2 Oct 2021 88,157 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.174 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak manifold bolts missing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhaust leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light flashing (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front tyres 2mm

Pass 2 Oct 2020 77,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 77,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 69,473 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 69,473 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 59,708 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 59,708 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 49,599 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o\s low performance (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 43,990 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 18 Sep 2015 36,469 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 28,739 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 21,868 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 17,691 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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DV59 UTF is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DV59 UTF, 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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DV59 UTF is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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