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DS09 FWM

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,949 mi
Last recorded98,949 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 FWM
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 98,949 miles

slight oil leak

rear axle corroded

slight exhaust leak

Pass 2 Nov 2022 95,779 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s front outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 92,220 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 88,121 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 82,885 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 82,885 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 77,967 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 73,258 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 73,258 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2016 66,109 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread area and n/s/r down to 2mm

oil filter leaking and sump pan corroded and leaking

Fail 17 Sep 2016 66,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread area and n/s/r down to 2mm

oil filter leaking and sump pan corroded and leaking

Fail 13 Aug 2015 56,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 56,272 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 49,290 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 49,290 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 33,671 miles

slight play nsf anti roll bar link

Fail 12 Jul 2013 33,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight play nsf anti roll bar link

Pass 17 Jul 2012 23,281 miles

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

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

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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DS09 FWM 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 66.7%.

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 DS09 FWM, 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 DS09 FWM registered?

DS09 FWM is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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