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RK59 PLJ

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,618 mi
Last recorded97,618 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 PLJ
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 97,618 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 97,615 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 83,735 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 83,726 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 71,783 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 71,783 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 60,630 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 54,545 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 48,951 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 40,635 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 33,972 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 28,132 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 22,051 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 16,531 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
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RK59 PLJ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RK59 PLJ, 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 RK59 PLJ registered?

RK59 PLJ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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The MOT history for RK59 PLJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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