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DV09 EFE

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,519 mi
Last recorded86,519 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 EFE
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 86,519 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 86,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 81,970 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2025 81,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 195/55/16

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2024 77,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 77,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 73,160 miles

Rear washer jet not working

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 73,160 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear w-jet n/working

Pass 27 May 2022 67,272 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2022 67,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 62,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 60,735 miles

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

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

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

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))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 56,683 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 49,989 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 44,452 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 44,449 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 38,940 miles

NO STEERING LOCK BUT HAS IMMOBILLISER

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2 MM (4.1.E.1)

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 30,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80 % WORN (3.5.1g)

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATED

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR & NEAR SIDE FRONT (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 30,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80 % WORN (3.5.1g)

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATED

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR & NEAR SIDE FRONT (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 24,399 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2014 17,729 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 7 Apr 2014 17,729 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2013 11,167 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 7,780 miles

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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DV09 EFE is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DV09 EFE, 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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DV09 EFE is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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