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MA09 NVU

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,859 mi
Last recorded105,859 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 NVU
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 105,859 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 101,366 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 97,129 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 97,129 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 93,469 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 87,595 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine steady deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 87,595 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine steady deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 81,506 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 81,506 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 74,440 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 68,578 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 62,654 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 62,654 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 59,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 53,327 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system system slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2016 53,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system system slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2015 40,548 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Mar 2014 30,014 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 22 Mar 2013 17,059 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 9,871 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 9,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

could,nt check center rear seat belt due to dog covers over it and not enable to gain access.

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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MA09 NVU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA09 NVU, 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 MA09 NVU registered?

MA09 NVU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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