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FD59 EBU

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,084 mi
Last recorded58,084 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 EBU
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 58,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 58,082 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 54,183 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 54,182 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 51,172 miles

Oil residue

Pass 26 Nov 2022 48,209 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 45,426 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 45,424 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 42,832 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded and showing a slight leak of exhaust gases

Front Exhaust flexy broken and leaking exhaust gases, but not excessively

Fail 28 Nov 2020 42,832 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer corroded and showing a slight leak of exhaust gases

Front Exhaust flexy broken and leaking exhaust gases, but not excessively

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 40,190 miles

Exhaust back box leaking slightly

Exhaust flexi section broken however not leaking exhausts gasses

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2019 40,190 miles

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

Exhaust back box leaking slightly

Exhaust flexi section broken however not leaking exhausts gasses

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2018 37,258 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2017 33,858 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust leaking

general corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 17 Dec 2016 30,288 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2015 26,028 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 22,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2013 18,304 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

exhaust system corroded

offside wiper arm fouls slightly on bonnet when opening & closing

Pass 22 Dec 2012 13,943 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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FD59 EBU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FD59 EBU, 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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FD59 EBU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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