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GK59 VHT

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

96,491 mi
Last recorded96,491 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 VHT
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2024 96,491 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres below markers (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot lid slightly loose damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 82,839 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 82,839 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 76,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front mirro missing

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 31 May 2022 76,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front mirro missing

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 6 May 2021 70,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2021 70,299 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 65,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f suspension top mount bearing deteriorated causing spring to jump when turning lock to lock

reverse lamp lens broken

Fail 11 Nov 2019 65,393 miles

Fuel system component leaking from top of fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f suspension top mount bearing deteriorated causing spring to jump when turning lock to lock

reverse lamp lens broken

Pass 8 Oct 2018 57,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp lens damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2018 56,911 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure pad wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 49,304 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 45,830 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner rack arm ball joint (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 45,830 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner rack arm ball joint (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 40,456 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 40,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 34,775 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 34,744 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 28,351 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 28,351 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 23,290 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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GK59 VHT is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 GK59 VHT, 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 GK59 VHT registered?

GK59 VHT is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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