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A18 RKG

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,711 mi
Last recorded162,711 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 RKG
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 162,711 miles

MIL (malfunction indicator lamp) on

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust clamp broken/corroded front

knocking front of vehicle

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Oct 2017 162,711 miles

MIL (malfunction indicator lamp) on

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust clamp broken/corroded front

knocking front of vehicle

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2016 150,851 miles

clonk on front of vehicle

eml illuminated

front exhaust flex loose

front exhaust mounting loose

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 30 Sep 2016 150,007 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

clonk on front of vehicle

eml illuminated

front exhaust flex loose

front exhaust mounting loose

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Sep 2015 132,636 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 132,636 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 112,231 miles

nearside and of sidefront tyres perishing cracks in tread

reae silencer outer casing adrift

sump leaking badly

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 90,097 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 65,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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A18 RKG is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A18 RKG, 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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A18 RKG is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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