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MF59 BHE

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,955 mi
Last recorded131,955 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 BHE
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 131,955 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 131,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened DROPLINK (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 85,680 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN BELOW 2MM AND WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 115,166 miles

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE AND MISSFIRE. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN BELOW 2MM AND WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 103,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 6 Dec 2022 102,932 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements registration plate damaged, part of last letter missing (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 20 Dec 2021 88,967 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 68,161 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 68,161 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 64,801 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 64,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 55,881 miles

Coolant level low

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

Front Tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire broken with exposed wires

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Has 2 nails in the tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Oil level low topped up for emission test

Rear exhaust silencer shields rusting away

Fail 12 Jun 2018 55,868 miles

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

Coolant level low

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

Front Tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire broken with exposed wires

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Has 2 nails in the tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Oil level low topped up for emission test

Rear exhaust silencer shields rusting away

Pass 13 Jun 2017 52,983 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 51,541 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 48,130 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 40,063 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 36,590 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 31,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

high level brake light not completely illuminated

nsf tyre has minor sidewall damage

osr seatbelt not checked due to childseat fitted

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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MF59 BHE is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MF59 BHE, 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 MF59 BHE registered?

MF59 BHE is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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