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MF59 BMU

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,846 mi
Last recorded103,846 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 103,846 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 101,408 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 99,221 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 99,221 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 95,939 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 95,923 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tyres cracking on front

Pass 23 Feb 2022 90,845 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 84,734 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 84,632 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 84,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower 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))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 72,891 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 72,891 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 64,740 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 54,610 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 48,327 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 39,103 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 29,213 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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MF59 BMU 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 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BMU, 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 BMU registered?

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

Is MF59 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF59 BMU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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