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MK09 VCF

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,660 mi
Last recorded134,660 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 VCF
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2023 134,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2022 131,645 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 127,806 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 127,806 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 126,784 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 122,266 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2018 115,450 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2017 115,079 miles

Oil leak from sump ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 115,075 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working nearside/offside (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak from sump ()

engine oil level low

Pass 21 Sep 2016 112,028 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both inner joints (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 112,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D -Rubber bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Engine sump severely corroded..

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2015 106,018 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres side walls perished

engine sump corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 99,134 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Apr 2014 99,134 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Feb 2014 98,214 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 83,701 miles

Both Rear Tyres Slightly Perished

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 83,701 miles

Both Rear Tyres Slightly Perished

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 63,662 miles

hub caps fitted not allowing a full inspection

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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MK09 VCF is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MK09 VCF, 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 MK09 VCF registered?

MK09 VCF is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 7 April 2009.

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