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MF09 HBC

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,839 mi
Last recorded55,839 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 HBC
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 55,839 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 53,208 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 50,331 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 47,762 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 45,073 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 43,380 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 42,817 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 42,817 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 37,025 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 37,024 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 32,817 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 32,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 45,477 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 20,084 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2014 14,991 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 14,988 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 13,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 11,141 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 9,004 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 HBC is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MF09 HBC?

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What year was MF09 HBC registered?

MF09 HBC is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is MF09 HBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF09 HBC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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