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ML59 DCF

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,368 mi
Last recorded67,368 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 DCF
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 67,368 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Sep 2022 67,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2021 64,326 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 64,326 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working not allowing inspection of wipers (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2020 60,959 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 58,161 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 50,771 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 50,771 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 44,556 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 38,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 38,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 33,314 miles

both rear tyres rubber cracking

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 28,576 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 28,575 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 23,003 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 18 Sep 2012 18,026 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 18,026 miles

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

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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ML59 DCF 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 64.7%.

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 ML59 DCF, 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 ML59 DCF registered?

ML59 DCF is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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