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FV59 UCW

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,384 mi
Last recorded114,384 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 114,384 miles

front and rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2019 109,243 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 109,243 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 106,638 miles

Coolant leak on engine - appears to be from thermostat housing area

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear to be (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Pad wear indicator wire missing (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 105,516 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak on engine - appears to be from thermostat housing area

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear to be (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Pad wear indicator wire missing (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 93,561 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 77,750 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 64,110 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 54,157 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 54,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 37,836 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 37,836 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 37,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 35,030 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 UCW is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UCW, 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 UCW registered?

FV59 UCW is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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