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FP09 DFO

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,289 mi
Last recorded121,289 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 DFO
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 121,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 114,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 109,686 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 109,686 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 104,550 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 96,571 miles

offside rear upper side light inopp

Pass 26 Mar 2019 93,463 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 93,640 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 91,438 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipes at rear appear heavily corroded under plastic coating - advise proper inspection (3.6.B.2c)

engine sump pan heavily under corroded

Fail 4 May 2018 91,436 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust flexi-pipe is broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipes at rear appear heavily corroded under plastic coating - advise proper inspection (3.6.B.2c)

engine sump pan heavily under corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 848,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner + outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

backbox corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2017 84,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake cable (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner + outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

backbox corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 79,203 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2016 79,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2015 66,512 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

high level brake light not working

Pass 5 Jan 2015 66,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

high level brake light not working

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 21 Jan 2014 54,912 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear silencer deteriating

Fail 21 Jan 2014 54,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges and close to legal limit

rear silencer deteriating

Pass 9 May 2012 31,361 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 DFO 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 63.2%.

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 DFO, 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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FP09 DFO is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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