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LB09 VUK

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,000 mi
Last recorded94,000 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 VUK
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 94,000 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 91,562 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 87,802 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted All Four Rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 87,802 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted All Four Rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 84,034 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 84,034 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 80,048 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 80,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 80,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 73,257 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 73,257 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2020 69,311 miles

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))

engine oil sump badly corroded

offside and nearside front wheel arch liners damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2020 69,311 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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))

engine oil sump badly corroded

offside and nearside front wheel arch liners damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2019 67,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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))

engine oil sump badly corroded

exhaust system in poor condition

offside front wheel arch liner damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2019 67,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

engine oil sump badly corroded

exhaust system in poor condition

offside front wheel arch liner damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2018 61,576 miles

battery slightly loose

front number plate starting to delaminate

oil leak

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2016 53,950 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts getting low (4.1.E.1)

rearv exhaust back box rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2015 46,446 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 40,226 miles

offside inner wing trim broken

Pass 29 Nov 2013 33,611 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 33,287 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 23,946 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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LB09 VUK 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 LB09 VUK, 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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LB09 VUK is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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