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MA59 GZY

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,276 mi
Last recorded81,276 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 GZY
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 81,276 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Gearbox mounting defective excessively worn ()

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear seat bases not fitted at time of test

Fail 16 May 2024 81,276 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Gearbox mounting defective excessively worn ()

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear seat bases not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2022 77,168 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged/Cracked but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 77,168 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged/Cracked but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coolant level low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 70,072 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine Coolant Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 67,076 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre and/or wheel misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 67,076 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre and/or wheel misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 60,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear bush on front lower arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear bush on front lower arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 60,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Handbrake cable snapped during brake test (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear bush on front lower arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear bush on front lower arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 52,528 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust outer skin worn

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively ns and os (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 52,515 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished and cracked

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust outer skin worn

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively ns and os (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 40,333 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 35,250 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 34,539 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 23,802 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 2 Oct 2012 17,675 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 17,675 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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MA59 GZY is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MA59 GZY, 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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MA59 GZY is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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