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DU09 PLZ

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,436 mi
Last recorded87,436 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 PLZ
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 87,436 miles

Front flexi exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 27 May 2025 76,735 miles

Front flexi outer skin deteriorated

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 14 May 2024 73,077 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2023 69,192 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 63,327 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 63,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 62,219 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 61,559 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

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 section outer skin deteriorated corroded but section has no exhaust gas leak and is still adequately supported

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 61,557 miles

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

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 section outer skin deteriorated corroded but section has no exhaust gas leak and is still adequately supported

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 58,758 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 54,324 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR WITHIN FRONT DRIVERS VIEW ()

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

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

Nearside Rear EXHAUST SECTION OUTER SKIN DETERIORATED CORRODED BUT SECTION HAS NO EXHAUST GAS LEAK AND IS STILL ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 48,981 miles

Coolant leak ENGINE COOLANT PUMP AREA ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER BRAKE PAD (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear EXHAUST SECTION OUTER SKIN CORRODED DETERIORATED BUT EXHAUST SECTION HAS NO EXHAUST GAS LEAK

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER BRAKE PAD (3.5.1g)

Offside Front SEAT BELT HAS SLIGHTLY FRAYED BUT NOT WEAKENED OR AFFECTING SEAT BELT OPERATION

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 43,573 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jul 2016 43,572 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 38,349 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight plsy in O.S.F inner rack end

Fail 28 Jul 2015 38,349 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight plsy in O.S.F inner rack end

Pass 23 Jul 2014 32,274 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

N/S/r coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 26,458 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 21,069 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 21,069 miles

Nearside 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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DU09 PLZ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DU09 PLZ, 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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DU09 PLZ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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