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DV09 EFF

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

71,844 mi
Last recorded71,844 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 EFF
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 71,844 miles

N/R and O/R coil springs covered in under sealant

back box outer skin corroded

wheel caps fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2020 71,548 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

back box outer skin corroded

coolant tank empty

Pass 19 Sep 2019 66,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge on 1.6mm legal limit, 175/65R15 84T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 58,623 miles

Front driveshaft seal slightly leaking

Fail 5 Sep 2018 58,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mount bearing broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front driveshaft seal slightly leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2017 51,516 miles

front pads low

Fail 16 Sep 2017 51,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front pads low

Pass 19 Sep 2016 45,025 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Oil leak Rocker cover gasket ()

Oil level close to mininum

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 39,003 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 39,003 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 33,850 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Sep 2014 33,850 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Sep 2013 27,627 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 24,659 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 29 May 2013 24,651 miles

Nearside 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 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 16 May 2012 17,702 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 17,702 miles

Nearside 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 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)

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 EFF is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EFF, 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 EFF is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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