MOT Status
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130,744 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
underside corrosion
Front subframe corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
general underside/suspension corrosion
slight oil leak
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front subframe corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
general underside/suspension corrosion
slight oil leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
front number plate damaged
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
front number plate damaged
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front number plate cracked
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
front number plate cracked
Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
rear axle corroded around spring platforms
Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm minimum (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
engine sump corroded
o/s front inner wing shield insecure
rear axle corroded around spring platforms
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm minimum (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
engine sump corroded
o/s front inner wing shield insecure
rear axle corroded around spring platforms
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear shocks outer casings corroded
engine sump corroded
handbrake reserve travel soon need attention
rear axle corroded around spring platforms
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear shocks outer casings corroded
engine sump corroded
handbrake reserve travel soon need attention
rear axle corroded around spring platforms
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm minimum (4.1.E.1)
engine sump corroded
rear axle corroded around spring platforms
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm minimum (4.1.E.1)
engine sump corroded
handbrake cables outer casing split and corroded
rear axle corroded around spring platforms
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s rear brake slight binding soon need attention
front tyres wearing on inner edge
rear section of exhaust deteriorated
How Reliable is the Fiat Grande Punto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FV59 UCM is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 UCM, 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 UCM is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 23 December 2009.
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