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FP09 DFJ

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,951 mi
Last recorded82,951 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 DFJ
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 82,951 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear nail in tread

nsf brake pad warning wire adrift catching on c v boot

Pass 24 Aug 2018 76,057 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 76,057 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 69,527 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 69,080 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 Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 60,350 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 52,683 miles

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Fail 29 Oct 2015 52,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 46,487 miles

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

o/s rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 39,765 miles

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

N/s o/s rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 11 Jun 2013 39,765 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

N/s o/s rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 25 Jun 2012 31,032 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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FP09 DFJ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FP09 DFJ, 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 FP09 DFJ registered?

FP09 DFJ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 8 May 2009.

Is FP09 DFJ safe to buy?

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