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MF59 BKA

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,803 mi
Last recorded85,803 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 BKA
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 85,803 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

Fail 28 Mar 2022 85,797 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexis (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

Pass 30 Mar 2021 75,655 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp lense hazey

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 29 Mar 2021 75,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside headlamp lense hazey

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2020 69,559 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Fail 24 Mar 2020 69,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play or in column shaft (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 64,112 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 19 Mar 2019 64,094 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

front exhaust flexis broken

Pass 10 Mar 2018 56,481 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 56,461 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint offside outer link arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 49,952 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 49,950 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2015 38,048 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2014 20,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 20,839 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 17,042 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 16,930 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 16,930 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 BKA is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MF59 BKA, 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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MF59 BKA is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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