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VO59 BWJ

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,437 mi
Last recorded105,437 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 BWJ
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 105,437 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 104,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 104,390 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 102,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 102,749 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 101,373 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2022 99,591 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 96,874 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear tyre more that 10 years old (2009)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension including spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 96,860 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear tyre more that 10 years old (2009)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension including spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 93,793 miles

Both rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 89,918 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 89,918 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexible pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 85,286 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump/also corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 80,645 miles

Oil leak sump

Pass 8 Aug 2016 74,480 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2015 65,231 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer outer shell corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 56,279 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 48,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 25,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 25,973 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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VO59 BWJ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO59 BWJ, 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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VO59 BWJ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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