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DU09 TWJ

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,891 mi
Last recorded123,891 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 123,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 115,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 106,450 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

all mechanical components corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 98,725 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine stabiliser mounting worn to excess engine sump is pourous and leaking oil

Fail 13 Dec 2021 98,725 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine stabiliser mounting worn to excess engine sump is pourous and leaking oil

Pass 11 Dec 2020 91,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 91,284 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 80,353 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 71,278 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 71,278 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 67,440 miles

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)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 67,440 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 13 Jun 2016 64,070 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 58,777 miles

Oil leak from gearbox

Radiator leaking

Pass 11 Sep 2014 51,331 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 51,331 miles

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

both rear tyres perished / close to limit

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2013 42,986 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 42,986 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 38,857 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 36,408 miles

front brake discs worn/front brake pads low

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 TWJ 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 70%.

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 DU09 TWJ, 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 DU09 TWJ registered?

DU09 TWJ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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