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GL09 LNJ

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,612 mi
Last recorded129,612 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 LNJ
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 129,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 129,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 126,324 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 126,324 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 123,702 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 123,702 miles

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

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

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety sump rottern (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 120,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2011 ////// 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2015 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2016 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 120,989 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall dated 2015 8 years old 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2011 ////// 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2015 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2016 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 118,185 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 118,185 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 113,666 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 17 Jul 2020 106,522 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 99,250 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 99,211 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 93,351 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 86,941 miles

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

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

knocking from front suspension

Fail 6 Jul 2017 86,942 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

knocking from front suspension

Pass 7 Jul 2016 81,268 miles

Rear silencer corroded

knocking from front suspension

Fail 7 Jul 2016 81,268 miles

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

knocking from front suspension

Pass 13 Jul 2015 71,145 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 59,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 47,934 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 47,934 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 36,245 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 36,245 miles

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

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

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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GL09 LNJ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GL09 LNJ, 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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GL09 LNJ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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