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RO59 VUS

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

100,798 mi
Last recorded100,798 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 VUS
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 100,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2024 100,796 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens ishazed. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens is hazed. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 98,455 miles

Battery voltage low

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

Slight oil seepage from gear box

Fail 18 Oct 2023 98,455 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both side (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Battery voltage low

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil seepage from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer fluid low

Pass 14 Jun 2022

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 84,909 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 84,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 77,360 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 77,341 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BENT ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 66,324 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 66,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 57,426 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside an offside (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2016 57,426 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside an offside (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2015 52,921 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 52,921 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 47,424 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 47,424 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 36,524 miles

wiper blades worn/split

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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RO59 VUS 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 55%.

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 RO59 VUS, 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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RO59 VUS is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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