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VN59 DZW

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,668 mi
Last recorded106,668 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 DZW
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 106,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 106,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 102,917 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 102,369 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 102,367 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 101,878 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 101,878 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 100,636 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 100,633 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 98,597 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 98,593 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 87,934 miles

Exhaust mounting defective outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 87,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch cover (5.2.3 (f))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front inner arch insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2018 77,905 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2017 71,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 71,063 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s sun visor clip broken

Pass 19 Dec 2016 68,714 miles

exhaust flexi damaged

Fail 19 Dec 2016 68,714 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2015 61,340 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 54,720 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 54,720 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 43,997 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 30,595 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 30,595 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VN59 DZW is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VN59 DZW, 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 VN59 DZW registered?

VN59 DZW is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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