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MA59 OZJ

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

107,739 mi
Last recorded107,739 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 OZJ
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2021 107,739 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake servo corroded & holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective inner tie rod to track rod end nut insecure (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both rough when turned (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 105,889 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive brake servo corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both bearings noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 105,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & has cut down to cords in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive brake servo corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both bearings noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 103,524 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 103,522 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2019 98,837 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

unable to open boot, checks carried out from behind rear seats

Fail 3 Jan 2019 98,836 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer outer skin corroded

unable to open boot, checks carried out from behind rear seats

Pass 6 Jan 2018 93,010 miles

Central Rear rear exhaust box slight corrision

Fail 6 Jan 2018 93,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Central Rear rear exhaust box slight corrision

Pass 11 Apr 2017 92,288 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust back box and flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil level low

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 92,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust back box and flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil level low

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2016 88,867 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 88,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 82,509 miles

EXHAUST BACKBOX CORRODED

Fail 19 Mar 2015 82,509 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

EXHAUST BACKBOX CORRODED

Fail 31 Mar 2014 75,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 75,629 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 62,390 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 62,390 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 53,946 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 53,946 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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 OZJ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 MA59 OZJ, 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 OZJ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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