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LB59 MGU

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,840 mi
Last recorded95,840 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 MGU
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 95,840 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 95,840 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 91,425 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 91,425 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 88,059 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 88,050 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Coolant Low

Engine Oil Low

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

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

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Pass 10 Dec 2019 77,670 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 74,146 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror glass damaged

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

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

genral under body corrosion forming

Fail 7 Jan 2019 74,146 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury head lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached plus inner wing cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror glass damaged

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

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

genral under body corrosion forming

Pass 2 Mar 2018 65,985 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 65,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 61,416 miles

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

coolant level low

offside rear upper side light not working

Pass 29 Dec 2015 60,721 miles

damage to nearside door mirror glass

nearside rear tyre perished and close to the limit

Pass 30 Dec 2014 59,344 miles

Oil leak

cuts in nearside rear tyre and tyre wearing uneven inner edge

Fail 30 Dec 2014 59,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

cuts in nearside rear tyre and tyre wearing uneven inner edge

Fail 31 Dec 2013 51,803 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 51,803 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 41,569 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

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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LB59 MGU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LB59 MGU, 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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LB59 MGU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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