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EY59 TBV

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 TBV
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 47,747 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 47,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 43,411 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 43,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 40,883 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp image incorrect

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2020 40,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp image incorrect

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2019 37,351 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

day time running lights not working

Fail 9 Oct 2019 37,351 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing drop link (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

day time running lights not working

Pass 21 Sep 2018 35,178 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 31,230 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged 175/65/15

emissions only just passed

front exhaust flexi worn

Fail 21 Sep 2017 31,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged 175/65/15

emissions only just passed

front exhaust flexi worn

Pass 22 Sep 2016 27,270 miles

breather pipe on engine split

front brake pads wearing low and discs worn

nearside front and rear tyre worn on outer side walls 175/65/15

offside front tyre wearing low 2.0 mm

rear exhaust corroded

slight noise from engine offside

Pass 18 Sep 2015 23,384 miles

front brake pads 80% worn discs lipped

nearside front tyre side wall has been kerbed 175/65/15

oil leak around gearbox

Pass 18 Sep 2014 19,210 miles

nearside front nearside rear tyre sidewalls badly kerbed (175/65/15)

nearside front wheel trim damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2014 19,210 miles

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

nearside front nearside rear tyre sidewalls badly kerbed (175/65/15)

nearside front wheel trim damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2013 15,319 miles

Both N/S hub-caps damaged.

Engine sump damp with oil.

Exhaust emissions close to limits.

Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

N/S/F seat adjustor handle slightly worn.

Oil dampness around oil filler cap.

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode.

Suspect clutch not fully clearing reverse.

Suspect front brake pads approx. 50% worn.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 11,961 miles

Clutch not fully clearing reverse.

N/S/F hub-cap dammaged.

N/S/F wheel rim slightly dammaged.

Oil around oil filler cap.

Oil around sump.

Fail 24 Sep 2012 11,961 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Clutch not fully clearing reverse.

N/S/F hub-cap dammaged.

N/S/F wheel rim slightly dammaged.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil around oil filler cap.

Oil around sump.

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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EY59 TBV is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EY59 TBV, 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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EY59 TBV is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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