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KS09 TGZ

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,325 mi
Last recorded139,325 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 TGZ
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 139,325 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear handbrake efficiency low

park brake efficiency low on n/s/r

Fail 19 Aug 2026 139,312 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH FRONT indicator bulbs faded to clear - should be amber - (4.4.3 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to severity of exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front join under engine (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on lower legal tread limit in places very heavy wear to inner edge of tread almost showing cord - advise replacement very near future - (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning BOTH rear side lamps (4.2.1 (a) (i))

park brake efficiency low on n/s/r

Pass 12 Aug 2025 132,946 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2025 132,693 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to gain any readings (possible rear silencer blocked) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both front sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

unable to inspect rear seat belts

Pass 2 Mar 2024 126,791 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 110,359 miles

condition of both front top strut bearings

Fail 18 Mar 2023 109,908 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

condition of both front top strut bearings

wear to nearside front and rear tyres BORDERLINE

Pass 4 Mar 2022 93,819 miles

wear front brake discs

Pass 25 Feb 2021 79,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH EDGES BADLY WORN ALMOST TO PLY (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front inner wing liner insecure

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

emissions readings irratic

Fail 13 Feb 2021 78,951 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp light up with headlamps on (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flash with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flash with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements not switching between headlamps and position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH EDGES BADLY WORN ALMOST TO PLY (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front inner wing liner insecure

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

emissions readings irratic

Pass 6 Mar 2020 72,141 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 64,861 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 64,811 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 55,297 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 51,734 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 46,972 miles

corrosion on exhaust

slight low effort on nearside handbrake

Fail 3 Mar 2016 46,971 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

anti slip missing on clutch pedal

corrosion on exhaust

slight low effort on nearside handbrake

Pass 20 Jan 2015 45,028 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 45,023 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2014 41,988 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 32,613 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 32,613 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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KS09 TGZ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 KS09 TGZ, 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 KS09 TGZ registered?

KS09 TGZ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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