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FV59 VDA

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,222 mi
Last recorded110,222 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 110,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 110,222 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 104,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 104,875 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected when indicator is on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 98,299 miles

Nearside Parking Brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 11 Oct 2022 98,295 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack end joint ( steering rack internal ) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking Brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 13 Oct 2021 91,162 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule some ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 86,397 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 81,293 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 69,057 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 69,035 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 57,603 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 46,424 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 46,424 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 40,410 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 33,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 25,338 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 25,338 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 15,880 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 15,696 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 VDA is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VDA, 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 VDA registered?

FV59 VDA is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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