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DN09 VFC

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,503 mi
Last recorded97,503 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 VFC
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 97,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 92,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 92,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 87,146 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mount areas both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 81,656 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 77,924 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust box skin deteration

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 77,924 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust box skin deteration

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 73,961 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust box skin slighty deteration

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 68,203 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust skin deteration

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 68,202 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust skin deteration

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 61,415 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box skin deteration

Fail 10 Aug 2017 61,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear exhaust box skin deteration

Pass 31 Aug 2016 54,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear exhaust box skin deteration

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 47,977 miles

Rear exhaust box skin coroded

Fail 2 Sep 2015 47,976 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box skin coroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 40,767 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked.

Exhaust backbox corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside wiper blade slightly split on edge.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 32,715 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 24,908 miles

engine breather pipe split

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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DN09 VFC is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in White 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 DN09 VFC, 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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DN09 VFC is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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