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MK59 VBA

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,658 mi
Last recorded135,658 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 VBA
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2020 135,658 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 130,920 miles

n/s/r worn outer edge

o/s/f seat faulty

Fail 30 Nov 2019 130,920 miles

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

n/s/r worn outer edge

o/s/f seat faulty

Pass 13 Dec 2018 116,846 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 116,844 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 103,473 miles

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

exhaust rear section corroded

front brake discs badly corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 561,327 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (3.5.1i)

OIL LEAK FROM THE GEARBOX

OIL LEAK FROM THE SUMP (POROUS)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Rear SILENCER OUT SKIN CORRODED

Fail 2 Sep 2016 84,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (3.5.1i)

OIL LEAK FROM THE GEARBOX

OIL LEAK FROM THE SUMP (POROUS)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Rear SILENCER OUT SKIN CORRODED

Pass 1 Sep 2015 63,226 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

outter skin of exhaust back box corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2015 63,226 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

outter skin of exhaust back box corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 49,727 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 49,727 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 38,907 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Sep 2012 27,143 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil overfull

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 VBA is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VBA, 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 VBA is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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