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FE09 UCZ

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,142 mi
Last recorded131,142 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 UCZ
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2025 131,142 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Mar 2024 125,091 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 125,089 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda limits 0.97-1.03 actual reading (1.14) (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co limits 0.0-0.20% actual readings (0.32%) (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 122,211 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat belts being used on child seats all3 belts ()

Fail 10 Mar 2023 122,211 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main b/pipe corroded at rear o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe flexi joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat belts being used on child seats all3 belts ()

Pass 1 Mar 2022 120,701 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 120,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet (3.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 111,895 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 100,295 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 100,295 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 85,915 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 76,247 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 76,247 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 65,931 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 60,608 miles

child seat

Fail 25 Feb 2016 60,608 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat

Pass 9 Mar 2015 54,951 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 48,886 miles

rear silencer surface corrision

Pass 4 Mar 2013 39,301 miles

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

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)

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

both front tyres are cracked and perished

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Pass 5 Mar 2012 29,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine breather pipe split

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 UCZ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UCZ, 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 FE09 UCZ registered?

FE09 UCZ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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