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HJ09 RUW

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,704 mi
Last recorded146,704 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 146,704 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

corrosion too componants, not considered excessive

Pass 21 Jun 2018 138,787 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 138,785 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 125,113 miles

Coolant leak Bottom right hand corner of radiator ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn bald on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn bald on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 125,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Bottom right hand corner of radiator ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn bald on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn bald on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 107,140 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Rear coil springs are corroding

Fail 25 May 2016 107,140 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Rear coil springs are corroding

Rear exhaust box outer casing is corroded

front screen dirty on inside

Pass 26 May 2015 92,749 miles

coolant level low

evidence of coolant leak from radiator

front brake discs are worn

rear exhaust silencer corroded

sump corroded

Fail 26 May 2015 92,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

evidence of coolant leak from radiator

front brake discs are worn

rear exhaust silencer corroded

sump corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 75,235 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 57,358 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 44,343 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 RUW is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RUW, 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 HJ09 RUW registered?

HJ09 RUW is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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