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MF09 GZC

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,423 mi
Last recorded112,423 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 GZC
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 112,423 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 112,423 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 108,809 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 108,792 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT AND BEARING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 100,497 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 94,532 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 94,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 88,247 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 77,794 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly and cracking

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexy area damaged

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

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

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

parts of the exhaust system corroded

n/f tyre wearing on the inner edge, requires attention

o/f tyre wearing on the inner edge, requires attention

Fail 15 Jun 2019 77,794 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing unevenly and cracking

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexy area damaged

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

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

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

parts of the exhaust system corroded

n/f tyre wearing on the inner edge, requires attention

o/f tyre wearing on the inner edge, requires attention

Pass 14 Jul 2018 65,309 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess top (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated CV Boot (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 53,732 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 53,730 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 45,885 miles

both rear tyres perished/splitting

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2016 45,885 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perished/splitting

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 28,875 miles

both rear tyres light cracking

offside front wiper blade slightly smeaing screen

Pass 11 Sep 2014 16,235 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 14,972 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 12,236 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 10,386 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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MF09 GZC is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MF09 GZC, 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 MF09 GZC registered?

MF09 GZC is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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