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MK59 UZJ

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,947 mi
Last recorded81,947 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 UZJ
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2023 81,947 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 76,892 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 76,890 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 67,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 58,974 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 58,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 51,686 miles

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

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

exhaust rear section heavily corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2018 44,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped And Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexy Pipe Worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm -- 175 65 15 -- (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Possible Run Flat Damage To Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight Corrosion To Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin

Pass 28 Sep 2017 35,000 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 25,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm 175-65-15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 20,213 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 20,213 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 17,955 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 15,402 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 10,992 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 10,992 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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MK59 UZJ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MK59 UZJ, 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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MK59 UZJ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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