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BJ09 TBU

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 TBU
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024
Pass 7 Sep 2023

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 64,540 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 64,540 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 62,995 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 57,637 miles

Corrosion on front & rear coil springs

Corrosion on front exhaust mounting

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Front brake pads low??

Front tyres wearing on edges

Handbrake cables outer cover cracking/splitting

Oil leak & corrosion on engine sump

Pass 6 Sep 2017 50,256 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Oil leak on sump

Play in o/s & n/s front anti roll bar links

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge & perishing/cracking in base of tread

Pass 10 Sep 2016 43,280 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Rear tyre at n/s perishing/cracking

Fail 7 Sep 2016 43,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Rear tyre at n/s perishing/cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2015 35,209 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges o/s & n/s.

Handbrake cable at o/s outer cover cracking.

Fail 25 Aug 2015 35,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion on rear exhaust box.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges o/s & n/s.

Handbrake cable at o/s outer cover cracking.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 25,989 miles

Damage to n/s rear roadwheel.

Play in n/s front anti roll bar link rod.

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on outer edge.

Fail 10 Sep 2014 22,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Damage to n/s rear roadwheel.

Play in n/s front anti roll bar link rod.

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on outer edge.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 16,614 miles

n/s rear road wheel damaged, engine oil level low.

Fail 31 Jul 2013 16,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

n/s rear road wheel damaged, engine oil level low.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 9,300 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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BJ09 TBU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ09 TBU, 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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BJ09 TBU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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