MOT Status
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90,250 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lining(s) wearing thin unable to see front brake pads due to wheel trims (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front inner wheel arch trim missing
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake lining(s) wearing thin unable to see front brake pads due to wheel trims (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front inner wheel arch trim missing
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive from the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear exhaust corroded.
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Fiat Grande Punto?
Based on 204,412 MOT tests across 13,115 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV59 VDM 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 VDM, 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 VDM registered?
FV59 VDM is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 30 December 2009.
Is FV59 VDM safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV59 VDM shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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