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FY59 LCM

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,447 mi
Last recorded146,447 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 LCM
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 146,447 miles

Engine noisy

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear back box slightly corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2018 146,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine noisy

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear back box slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 134,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 134,591 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 119,427 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 119,427 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 99,936 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear discs rusty poor condition

rear exhaust box rusty poor condition

Fail 4 Aug 2015 99,936 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear discs rusty poor condition

rear exhaust box rusty poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2014 85,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 69,497 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2012 57,522 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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FY59 LCM is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FY59 LCM, 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 FY59 LCM registered?

FY59 LCM is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is FY59 LCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 LCM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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