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J999 STY

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 STY
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 116,879 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp between sidelight and hazard (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp between sidelight and hazard (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 107,571 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 91,253 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 86,380 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 86,341 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 83,842 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 83,842 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 81,270 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2018 81,270 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 79,148 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 79,148 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 74,160 miles

Coolant leak thermostat area slight leak

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2016 69,530 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 69,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 66,398 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 63,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2013 56,323 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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J999 STY is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J999 STY, 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 J999 STY registered?

J999 STY is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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