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VK59 KFC

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,099 mi
Last recorded117,099 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 KFC
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 117,099 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 111,876 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 111,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 102,280 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 102,280 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 89,188 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake slightly stiff to operate

Fail 26 Mar 2018 89,187 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flange blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure pad wear wire (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Front exhaust support brkt broken rear exhaust box in very poor condition

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake slightly stiff to operate

Pass 18 Mar 2017 79,233 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 69,570 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

Small chips in windscreen.

Fail 11 Mar 2016 69,570 miles

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

Small chips in windscreen.

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Recommend attention soon. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 59,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal rubber heavily worn

Pass 14 Mar 2015 59,677 miles

brake pedal rubber heavily worn

Pass 14 Mar 2014 46,995 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2014 46,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres perished/cracking

exhaust back box deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2013 35,569 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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VK59 KFC is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VK59 KFC, 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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VK59 KFC is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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