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FV59 VDF

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,924 mi
Last recorded109,924 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 109,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 100,167 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 94,729 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 94,721 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 30 Jan 2018 88,149 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 88,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 77,681 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 67,197 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 67,197 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 59,184 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 59,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion to rear exhaust silencer.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 52,499 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 52,499 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 36,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 VDF 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 64.3%.

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 VDF, 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 VDF registered?

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

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