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FV59 BNK

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,859 mi
Last recorded88,859 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 BNK
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 88,859 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 88,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 86,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 85,657 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 85,657 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear heat shield in poor condition

Pass 9 Dec 2022 79,829 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 79,829 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 77,227 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses becoming deteriorated, but beam image still present (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 77,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall badly perished and exposing cords, 175/65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure very bad split on inner sidewall, imminent sudden deflation (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses becoming deteriorated, but beam image still present (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 74,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, 175/65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall becoming badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 71,277 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded and delaminating

Fail 21 Dec 2019 71,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Shortest buckle not fastening (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded and delaminating

Pass 13 Dec 2018 64,830 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Dec 2018 64,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not running (3.5 (a))

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

offside parking brake weak in efficiency, only just met limit

rear silencer outer skin corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Dec 2017 59,531 miles

rear silencer skin corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 53,235 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2015 47,267 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Brake balance indicates that the brakes require service or repair

Rear exhaust box delaminating

Pass 16 Dec 2014 41,200 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 35,341 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 27,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 27,039 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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FV59 BNK is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BNK, 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 FV59 BNK registered?

FV59 BNK is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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