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DS09 LNR

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,974 mi
Last recorded81,974 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 LNR
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 81,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Handbrake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 9 Mar 2026 81,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Handbrake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 1 Mar 2025 77,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 73,509 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light inop

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 71,400 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides showing significant signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reverse light inoperative

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 71,399 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of suspension and braking system (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner and outer surfaces very poor (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides showing significant signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reverse light inoperative

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

Rear exhaust silencer 1st skin corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2022 69,311 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on side wall very bad (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 67,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 65,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4 cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil low 1 litre put in still at minimum

engine top cover, exhaust heat shield, fuel pipe covers, front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

tyre size 205/45/ 17

Pass 6 Mar 2019 61,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 57,991 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 54,483 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Rear exhaust silencer 1st skin corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2017 54,483 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Rear exhaust silencer 1st skin corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 51,074 miles

Rear exhaust silencer 1st skin corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2016 51,011 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer 1st skin corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 46,874 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 43,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 43,225 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 38,629 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 38,629 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 31,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 31,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LNR is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 LNR, 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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DS09 LNR is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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