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DF09 BZC

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,338 mi
Last recorded95,338 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF09 BZC
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 95,338 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 91,515 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns+os (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 81,880 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 81,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 2 May 2019 67,830 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2019 67,830 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 58,495 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2018 58,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2017 49,181 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 49,181 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 36,298 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 24,423 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 13,670 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 13,669 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 11,773 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

engine breather pipe split

n/s rear tyre has cut in wall

Pass 8 Jul 2013 11,773 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

engine breather pipe split

n/s rear tyre has cut in wall

Fail 18 Jul 2012 8,990 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front tyre wall scuffed

slight corrosion rear silencer

Pass 18 Jul 2012 8,990 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

n/s front tyre wall scuffed

slight corrosion rear silencer

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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DF09 BZC is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DF09 BZC, 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 DF09 BZC registered?

DF09 BZC is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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