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FY59 TYU

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

131,728 mi
Last recorded131,728 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 TYU
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 131,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 131,086 miles

Parking brake lever has excess travel

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2024 131,086 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excess travel

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2023 122,858 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 122,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 95,720 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 95,720 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust box missing

Pass 20 Sep 2021 86,085 miles

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

Underside showing signs of corrostion

Fail 28 Aug 2021 86,083 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 81,859 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 81,849 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 Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 81,807 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 81,807 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 79,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all wheels damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2018 79,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all wheels damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2017 73,566 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 25 Oct 2017 73,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working both offside (1.1.A.3b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2016 66,933 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 66,865 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 53,843 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 53,843 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

items removed from drivers view

Pass 21 Aug 2014 49,180 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Fail 20 Aug 2014 49,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 5 Aug 2013 40,266 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 40,264 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 36,044 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 35,470 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Additional braking device wiring badly positioned (3.6.I.5)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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 TYU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 TYU, 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 TYU registered?

FY59 TYU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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