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AY09 YUL

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

169,347 mi
Last recorded169,347 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 YUL
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 169,347 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

both headlight lens cloudy making beam patterns poor but acceptable

both inner cv gaiters weeping grease from around the clips

Fail 16 Jan 2026 169,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

both headlight lens cloudy making beam patterns poor but acceptable

both inner cv gaiters weeping grease from around the clips

Pass 24 Jan 2025 152,207 miles

Light switch defective

Pass 18 Mar 2022 142,687 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 142,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 137,004 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 131,195 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 127,710 miles

Parking brake efficiency just met (16%)

Fail 5 Mar 2019 127,709 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 123,461 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 120,773 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing low

Both front wing inner wheel arch mouldings loose fitting

Both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded at bottom

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2017 120,773 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing low

Both front wing inner wheel arch mouldings loose fitting

Both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded at bottom

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 113,975 miles

Coolant low

Nail in OSF tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust box outer deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2016 113,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Coolant low

Nail in OSF tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust box outer deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2015 97,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 79,153 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2014 79,153 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 59,587 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 59,587 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 39,459 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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AY09 YUL is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AY09 YUL, 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 AY09 YUL registered?

AY09 YUL is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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