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HJ09 RCF

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,186 mi
Last recorded133,186 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 RCF
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 May 2021 133,186 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning Intermittent fault on start up (2.1.5 (a))

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

Harsh noise from cambelt/auxiliary belt area

Intermittent battery light illuminated on dash. Coincides with power steering failure

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2020 125,521 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 112,470 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 112,465 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 97,719 miles

Oil leak around gearbox ()

Rear silencer in poor condition

Rear springs corroded

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic cover broken (5.2.4a)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 24 Apr 2017 90,914 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded

Under covers obscuring some components

Fail 24 Apr 2017 90,914 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded

Under covers obscuring some components

Pass 26 Apr 2016 82,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Starter motor noisy

Pass 22 Apr 2015 72,167 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2015 72,167 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)

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 60,340 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

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

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

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)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 49,786 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2013 49,786 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 38,161 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 RCF is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HJ09 RCF, 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 RCF is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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