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AK09 BXN

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

141,882 mi
Last recorded141,882 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 BXN
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 141,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 141,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 139,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump has corroded and gone porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 139,383 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump has corroded and gone porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 136,845 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 136,845 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 135,306 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

only one new brake disc replaced on the front

Fail 25 Mar 2020 135,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

only one new brake disc replaced on the front

Pass 27 Mar 2019 120,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 108,888 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 96,593 miles

Front Screen has scartches OSF drivers areas

Hand brake just met minimum requirements for perfomance & imbalance, needs repair

Rear springs & shock absorbers are corroding

steering lock works but is slow to engage

Fail 30 Mar 2017 96,593 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides NSF & OSF (1.8.A.1b)

Front Screen has scartches OSF drivers areas

Hand brake just met minimum requirements for perfomance & imbalance, needs repair

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear springs & shock absorbers are corroding

steering lock works but is slow to engage

Fail 15 Jan 2016 84,277 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

engine oil sump corroded and leaking

Pass 27 May 2015 74,932 miles

o/s wiperblade smearing.

Fail 27 May 2015 74,931 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s wiperblade smearing.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 64,328 miles

rear section of exhaust outer casing has corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2013 53,153 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 53,138 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 40,095 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

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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AK09 BXN is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AK09 BXN, 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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AK09 BXN is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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