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HV09 ZHT

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

194,219 mi
Last recorded194,219 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 ZHT
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 194,219 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

rear silencer corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2026 194,219 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2025 186,864 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 179,606 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 179,606 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 170,525 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 159,580 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 159,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 146,582 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 137,515 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing is corroded.

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 125,386 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (limit 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 125,386 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (limit 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 110,990 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 94,448 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 26 Apr 2016 81,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low , approx. 2.0mm === limit 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 71,239 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 59,410 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 48,903 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 39,979 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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HV09 ZHT is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 HV09 ZHT, 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 HV09 ZHT registered?

HV09 ZHT is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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