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HJ09 OWV

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,257 mi
Last recorded95,257 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 OWV
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 95,257 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 95,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 94,415 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 94,415 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 87,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 85,407 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges, 3mm in tread depth

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Also slight noise from steering rack ()

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

Surface rust on rear axle

Pass 27 May 2021 83,368 miles

Engine oil sump rusty

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2021 83,368 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak and insecure (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine oil sump rusty

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 82,490 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear of exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose ( clamp deteriorated ) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 79,579 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Noise from steering rack, No play detected at wheel.

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 76,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 74,064 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 71,111 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 71,107 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lower readings (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 70,315 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 66,702 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 62,735 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 62,735 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 56,283 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 48,816 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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HJ09 OWV is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ09 OWV, 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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HJ09 OWV is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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