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MT59 TYP

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,305 mi
Last recorded104,305 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 TYP
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 104,305 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 98,394 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 98,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 94,272 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive BOTH DRIVESHAFT OIL SEALS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 94,272 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive BOTH DRIVESHAFT OIL SEALS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 88,654 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 82,587 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 82,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 75,975 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 65,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin OFF-SIDE AND NEAR-SIDE (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 65,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin OFF-SIDE AND NEAR-SIDE (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid OFF-SIDE AND NEAR-SIDE (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 57,724 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 57,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT AND WORN (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 50,126 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 49,877 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 41,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 31,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight 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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MT59 TYP is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black 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 MT59 TYP, 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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MT59 TYP is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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