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ML09 ZRU

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,629 mi
Last recorded89,629 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 ZRU
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 May 2025 89,629 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes bubbling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension components have corrosion

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front inner arch liner not fully secure

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn

Pass 21 May 2024 85,268 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all bubbling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both inner arch liners insecure at front

Front both steering arms play in inner joints

Front suspension components have corrosion

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

exhaust has a noise from inside catalytic converter

parking brake lever indicates future adjustment required

Pass 19 May 2023 82,201 miles

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

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

Front both steering arms have play in inner joints

Offside Rear Upper position lamp not working(additional lamp)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2022 80,178 miles

Offside Rear Upper side light not working(additional)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

battery clamp bolt not fully tightened

exhaust joint corroded

Fail 30 May 2022 80,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper side light not working(additional)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

battery clamp bolt not fully tightened

exhaust joint corroded

Pass 21 May 2021 76,534 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 76,534 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 67,355 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2019 62,124 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2019 62,124 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2018 62,104 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 49,497 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak on gearbox ()

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 17 Jan 2017 49,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak on gearbox ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 41,461 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 33,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre nailed (R?)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 33,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r tyre nailed (R?)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 28,217 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 23,567 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 17,882 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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ML09 ZRU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ML09 ZRU, 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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ML09 ZRU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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