CarVerify

Free Car Check

OV58 VLM

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,280 mi
Last recorded125,280 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 VLM
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 125,280 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Mount bearings Noise and jerky (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Had to add 1 lt engine to be able to test emissions

Fail 11 Jan 2023 125,280 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Mount bearings Noise and jerky (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Had to add 1 lt engine to be able to test emissions

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working After lifting tailgate to check brake light the fuse blow pointing to a fault in wiring ???? (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 119,167 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 119,165 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 119,161 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 112,368 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 112,368 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Cleaned rubbers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Replace bulb (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 105,654 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 99,410 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 94,957 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2017 90,366 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 90,366 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 83,822 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 78,756 miles

front suspension upper bearings noisy

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 2 Jan 2014 71,564 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 71,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 54,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 54,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 46,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 43,420 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
Full Fiat Grande Punto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OV58 VLM is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OV58 VLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OV58 VLM?

You can check the full history of OV58 VLM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OV58 VLM registered?

OV58 VLM is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 7 January 2009.

Is OV58 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV58 VLM shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV58 VLM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OV58 VLM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.