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FV59 VKT

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper inscured taped no sharp edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper inscured taped no sharp edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 107,018 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear under body & suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2022 94,107 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 94,094 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 90,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly but no cords found (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 89,186 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 86,871 miles

Engine breather pipe split.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drivers seat wont fold.

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 86,871 miles

Offside Front Drivers seat wont fold.

Engine breather pipe split.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 83,689 miles

Offside Rear tyre near limit and worn on outer edge.

Pass 28 Jul 2017 80,222 miles

both rear tyre are close to legal limit

Fail 24 Jul 2017 80,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyre are close to legal limit

Pass 21 Jul 2016 73,293 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 73,293 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 57,761 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 57,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 45,163 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 45,163 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 40,988 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 VKT is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VKT, 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 VKT registered?

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

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The MOT history for FV59 VKT shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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