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EF09 ZHC

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,779 mi
Last recorded114,779 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 ZHC
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 114,779 miles

Rear rear axle corroded, not seriously weakened

Fail 26 Jun 2026 114,771 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective just behind flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear axle corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 10 Jul 2025 110,991 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 108,605 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 105,330 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 99,798 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 93,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 89,007 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 84,878 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 84,865 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 77,894 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin i9nner pads look close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 73,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 62,499 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 62,498 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 55,320 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 44,133 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 36,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 29,152 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 29,150 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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EF09 ZHC is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EF09 ZHC, 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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EF09 ZHC is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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