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ML59 KBZ

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,175 mi
Last recorded76,175 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 KBZ
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 76,175 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 76,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 66,654 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 66,643 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer outer casing peeling

Pass 10 Jan 2020 65,452 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 56,891 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 48,097 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 42,289 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 42,289 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 41,333 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall kerb damaged, close to cords being exposed.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded.

Fail 20 Sep 2016 41,333 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall kerb damaged, close to cords being exposed.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded.

Pass 12 Sep 2015 33,252 miles

Front brake pads aprox 90% worn.

N/S/F brake pad warning light loom damaged.

Fail 12 Sep 2015 33,252 miles

Front brake pads aprox 90% worn.

N/S/F brake pad warning light loom damaged.

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 25,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre cracking but not down to ply or cords

offside rear tyre cracking but not down to ply or cords

Pass 4 Sep 2013 18,481 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 12,183 miles

May have a fault in lighting switch

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 KBZ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel 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 ML59 KBZ, 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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ML59 KBZ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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