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FV59 BMU

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,174 mi
Last recorded137,174 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 BMU
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 137,174 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 137,174 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2024 137,098 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 137,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 116,354 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY UNDERSEALED

Fail 6 Dec 2022 116,243 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked in yellow (2) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked in yellow. (1) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 114,957 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 114,949 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 110,119 miles

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

Front suspension corroded

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 104,609 miles

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front lower strut bar bent

surface corrosion to front subframe

Pass 3 Aug 2018 93,825 miles

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

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

rear bumper damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2018 93,825 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2017 70,580 miles

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

handbrake 16%

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2017 70,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

handbrake 16%

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2016 67,693 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 67,675 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 58,883 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 47,989 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 40,260 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 40,260 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 27,686 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Dec 2012 27,578 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner 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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FV59 BMU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FV59 BMU, 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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FV59 BMU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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