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DA09 MGJ

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,021 mi
Last recorded164,021 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 MGJ
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 164,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 160,789 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 132,072 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 132,068 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 97,715 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 77,777 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 71,479 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2017 63,666 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 57,388 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Fail 19 Jul 2016 57,388 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 51,009 miles

o/sf tyre cracking

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2015 51,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

o/sf tyre cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2014 44,328 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 35,968 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 35,968 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 26,578 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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DA09 MGJ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA09 MGJ, 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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DA09 MGJ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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