CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV09 DWZ

2009 Fiat Grand Punto

Blue Diesel 1248cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,372 mi
Last recorded43,372 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grand Punto58,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 DWZ
MakeFiat
ModelGrand Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 43,372 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle beam corroding

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 43,242 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroding

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sump corroding

underside of Vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 31 May 2023 43,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust outer skin corroding

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sump corroding

underside of Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 20 May 2022 43,138 miles

Engine sump corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front o/s and n/s lower arms corroded

Front o/s and n/s shock absorbers corroded

Lower radiator metal pipe corroded

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear o/s and n/s brake back plates corroded

Rear o/s and n/s coil springs corroded

Rear o/s and n/s shock absorbers corroded

Fail 20 May 2022 43,138 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine sump corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front o/s and n/s lower arms corroded

Front o/s and n/s shock absorbers corroded

Lower radiator metal pipe corroded

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear o/s and n/s brake back plates corroded

Rear o/s and n/s coil springs corroded

Rear o/s and n/s shock absorbers corroded

Pass 28 May 2021 43,138 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

front subframe and suspension becoming corroded

no reversing lights

rear axle beam becoming corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 42,427 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

front subframe becoming corroded

reversing lights not working

Pass 27 Apr 2018 41,697 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven

pasangers anti roll bar link becoming worn

Fail 26 Apr 2018 41,697 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing uneven

pasangers anti roll bar link becoming worn

Pass 27 May 2016 37,620 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 33,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 15 May 2015 33,534 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 May 2014 26,391 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 17,502 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre outer wall scrubbed but not split

Fail 15 May 2013 17,502 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre outer wall scrubbed but not split

Pass 12 Jun 2012 12,641 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Grand Punto?

Based on 118,499 MOT tests across 7,649 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
5,651
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
7,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 2,845
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,642
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,553
position lamp(s) not working 1,166
Full Fiat Grand Punto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV09 DWZ is a 2009 Fiat Grand Punto in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2009 Fiat Grand Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 58,622 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 Grand Punto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 2,845 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV09 DWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Grand Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat Grand Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV09 DWZ?

You can check the full history of AV09 DWZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV09 DWZ registered?

AV09 DWZ is a 2009 Fiat Grand Punto, first registered on 12 June 2009.

Is AV09 DWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV09 DWZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV09 DWZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV09 DWZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.