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GJ09 FBE

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,418 mi
Last recorded117,418 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 FBE
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 117,418 miles

Battery light on dash

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 117,412 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery light on dash

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 114,616 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 25 Feb 2022 108,226 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 103,552 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 103,552 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1955516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2020 101,197 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 97,169 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 97,169 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 87,447 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 87,379 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 76,955 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 67,016 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn below legal limit but not in an area cut as deep as centre tread with wear bars

Offside Front Inner tyre worn below legal limit but not in an area cut as deep as centre tread with wear bars

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 7 Mar 2016 66,698 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn below legal limit but not in an area cut as deep as centre tread with wear bars

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner tyre worn below legal limit but not in an area cut as deep as centre tread with wear bars

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 3 Mar 2015 58,808 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 58,808 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 48,467 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 48,467 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 38,652 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 31,079 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,079 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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GJ09 FBE is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel 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 GJ09 FBE, 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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GJ09 FBE is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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