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FE09 UCU

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,944 mi
Last recorded104,944 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 UCU
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2025 104,944 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Excessively corroded next to suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Excessively corroded next to suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S and N/S misted. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded.

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S and N/S shock absorber mounting and mounting areas corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 100,509 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 100,506 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 92,586 miles

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

surface rust rear axle

Pass 15 Jun 2022 85,697 miles

surface rust rear axle

Fail 15 Jun 2022 85,697 miles

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

surface rust rear axle

Pass 19 May 2021 75,187 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 75,187 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken UNSAFE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 71,275 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREAD CRACKS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

SCREENWASH JETS POOR

Pass 7 Jun 2019 69,353 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 68,003 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 60,423 miles

Exhaust badly corroded in parts

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 54,615 miles

corrosion to exhaust rear box

Pass 21 Mar 2016 54,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/3/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust front flexi insecure

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

n/s/f wiper blade rubber split but still clearing windscreen effectively

n/s/r brake pipe ferrule slightly corroded

o/s/f wiper blade rubber split but still clearing windscreen effectively

o/s/r brake pipe ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2015 44,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2015 44,868 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 41,818 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 41,818 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 35,058 miles

front discs lipped

Pass 20 Mar 2012 24,471 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Mar 2012 24,471 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

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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FE09 UCU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FE09 UCU, 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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FE09 UCU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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