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AFZ 1642

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,145 mi
Last recorded69,145 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 1642
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 69,145 miles

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

Front both seat tilts not functioning

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both shock absorbers noisy, n/s worse

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 69,415 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front both seat tilts not functioning

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both shock absorbers noisy, n/s worse

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 62,401 miles

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

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Offside Front seat tilting lever defective

Offside Front track rod end has play

all springs corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2019 62,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat tilting lever defective!

repairs carried out using part worn tyres

Fail 21 Feb 2019 62,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat tilting lever defective!

Pass 5 Mar 2018 57,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 53,000 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 52,957 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear marker (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and heavily deteriorated on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

damage to steering wheel

exhaust corroded and front flexi section breaking up

parking brake efficency 15%

Pass 16 Jan 2016 48,790 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 43,634 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 43,631 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 36,777 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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AFZ 1642 is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AFZ 1642, 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 AFZ 1642 registered?

AFZ 1642 is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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