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DV59 VAO

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 VAO
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025

Front Coil spring corroded n/s&o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake reading just within limit (lower reading on n/s)

Pass 9 Oct 2024 68,150 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust outer skin

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2023 63,626 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 63,618 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nearside front tyre plies exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Offside front tyre plies exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Front subframe and track control arms corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 58,207 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 58,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 51,026 miles

Nearside Front tape on seat belt web

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust tailbox corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2020 46,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 36,071 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 29,996 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 17 Oct 2017 27,069 miles

exhaust back box is slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 24,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 22,245 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2014 18,842 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Fail 27 Oct 2014 18,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 30 Oct 2013 14,722 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 7 Nov 2012 11,207 miles

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

Offside wiper blade slightly split on edge.

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 VAO is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAO, 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 DV59 VAO registered?

DV59 VAO is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is DV59 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV59 VAO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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