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FV09 VRJ

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,243 mi
Last recorded136,243 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 VRJ
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 136,243 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 136,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 120,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 120,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 114,135 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 114,135 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 108,686 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 108,686 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 101,661 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 94,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 85,115 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 85,115 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 78,630 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 78,630 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 68,463 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 68,455 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 59,324 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2015 59,324 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 51,788 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 44,865 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 36,172 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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FV09 VRJ 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 61.9%.

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 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 FV09 VRJ, 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 FV09 VRJ registered?

FV09 VRJ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 29 July 2009.

Is FV09 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV09 VRJ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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