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LX09 OCU

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,707 mi
Last recorded94,707 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 OCU
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 94,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 88,245 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 81,430 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre heavy wear no cords showing at time of test

Offside Front Inner tyre heavy wear no cords showing at time of test

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 81,430 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner tyre heavy wear no cords showing at time of test

Offside Front Inner tyre heavy wear no cords showing at time of test

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 70,319 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 70,104 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi - pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 57,127 miles

oil level low topped up for test

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn 3/4mm + sidewall deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall + worn 3/4mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2017 49,692 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 43,600 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 35,062 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 35,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 27,180 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 25,272 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2013 22,048 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 22,048 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 18,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Mar 2012 18,915 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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LX09 OCU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LX09 OCU, 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 LX09 OCU registered?

LX09 OCU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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