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YC59 LBV

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,358 mi
Last recorded83,358 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 LBV
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 83,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear corrosion to both rear shock absorbers

both rear springs corroded

Pass 13 May 2024 78,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise perishing to tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear corrosion to both rear shock absorbers

Fail 9 May 2024 78,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise perishing to tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear corrosion to both rear shock absorbers

Pass 22 May 2023 73,089 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 71,131 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 71,131 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 69,207 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 69,207 miles

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust system deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 30 Apr 2020 67,628 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 65,481 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and or gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusted split and leaking

Fail 29 Apr 2019 65,481 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and or gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusted split and leaking

Pass 2 May 2018 62,723 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusted end split but not leaking

Fail 30 Apr 2018 62,707 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

rear exhaust box rusted end split but not leaking

Pass 26 Apr 2017 60,107 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 57,518 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 51,362 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 38,942 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 27,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 15 Nov 2012 21,880 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 21,880 miles

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

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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YC59 LBV is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YC59 LBV, 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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YC59 LBV is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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