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MA59 VTF

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 5 May 2026

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 May 2025

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

rear axle front sub frame corroded

Fail 6 May 2025

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

rear axle front sub frame corroded

Pass 9 May 2024

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded & leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel tank heat shield loose

Fail 7 May 2024

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded & leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel tank heat shield loose

Pass 9 May 2023

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

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 70,135 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 70,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 66,147 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 66,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 61,501 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 61,484 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 57,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 53,258 miles

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 22 Oct 2016 48,538 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 48,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 42,485 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 32,224 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 21,404 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 21,404 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 slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 10,797 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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MA59 VTF is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VTF, 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 VTF is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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