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RV59 XWA

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,629 mi
Last recorded96,629 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 XWA
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 96,629 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded lower coil corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded lower coil corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seepage of grease from CV boot, no damage or splits found at time of test.

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 96,628 miles

Front Stop lamp(s) not working Intermittently working, probable problem with switch. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded lower coil corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit of 1.6mm, worn smooth inner edge. 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded lower coil corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seepage of grease from CV boot, no damage or splits found at time of test.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm, worn smooth inner edge. 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Positive and negative battery terminals loose

Pass 1 Apr 2025 92,779 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Mar 2025 92,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2024 86,679 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 86,553 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 84,778 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 83,964 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 80,672 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 85,881 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 May 2018 78,033 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 74,120 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 74,120 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 66,360 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 66,360 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 51,257 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 49,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

exhaust tail box rusty

front brake discs worn thin

front brake pads worn low

nearside tyre 2mm

offside front brake binding

Pass 22 Aug 2014 49,559 miles

Oil leak

exhaust tail box rusty

front brake discs worn thin

front brake pads worn low

nearside tyre 2mm

offside front brake binding

Pass 27 Aug 2013 44,404 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2013 44,404 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2012 32,900 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 32,900 miles

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

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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RV59 XWA is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 RV59 XWA, 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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RV59 XWA is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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