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MT09 MLJ

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

54,966 mi
Last recorded54,966 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 MLJ
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 54,966 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

reversing light not working

Fail 25 Jan 2022 54,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges abs sensor (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

reversing light not working

Pass 28 Jan 2021 53,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 53,913 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 53,112 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 53,112 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 46,552 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 45,561 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

oil filter heavily corroded

nearside drive shaft oil seal in gearbox slightly leaking

Pass 16 Nov 2017 39,891 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 39,891 miles

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

Offside Front 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 15 Nov 2016 37,441 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2016 37,441 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 34,560 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 28,681 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2014 28,663 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2013 21,161 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

offside front brake pad wear wire broken

offside front tyre worn

Pass 15 Aug 2012 14,653 miles

front brake imbalance

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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MT09 MLJ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MT09 MLJ, 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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MT09 MLJ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 28 August 2009.

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