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YH59 MXL

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

70,495 mi
Last recorded70,495 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 MXL
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 70,495 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 70,495 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 65,000 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Sep 2019 64,998 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 60,461 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 60,430 miles

Headlamp aim not tested DIP BEAM NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 56,019 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded and rear heat shield insecure

nearside parking brake cable showing corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2017 55,920 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel suspect cable snapped whilst conducting brake test (3.1.6b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded and rear heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2016 50,559 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 50,555 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 41,257 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 35,449 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 35,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2013 27,346 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 27,344 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 20,372 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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YH59 MXL is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YH59 MXL, 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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YH59 MXL is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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