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OV09 FNS

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

138,588 mi
Last recorded138,588 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 FNS
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 138,588 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 138,578 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 207,413 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 121,549 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Front ()

Pass 4 May 2021 117,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front minor exhaust blow front joint

Front slight play in upper steering column bush

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear parking brake efficiency only just met 17% system may require adjustment or repair.

slight play o.s.f steering arm

Fail 19 Apr 2021 117,328 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Upper Steering head bearings has excessive wear or free play upper steering column has play left to right and up and down (2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front minor exhaust blow front joint

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear parking brake efficiency only just met 17% system may require adjustment or repair.

slight play o.s.f steering arm

Fail 23 Mar 2021 117,050 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

battery warning light on dash

Pass 7 Mar 2020 111,870 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 111,862 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 101,711 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 98,857 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 98,736 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2017 85,186 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

front exhaust flex deteriorated

no centre brake light

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 May 2017 85,186 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust flex deteriorated

no centre brake light

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 67,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

exhaust system corroded

nail in offside rear tyre

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2016 67,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust system corroded

nail in offside rear tyre

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2015 54,800 miles

nearside rear tyre tread and sidewalls cracked

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 May 2015 54,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre tread and sidewalls cracked

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2014 42,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brakes slightly out of balance

noise on o/s/r brake

rear exhaust corroded

screw in n/s/r tyre and low tread

screw in o/s/r tyre and sidewalls cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2014 42,740 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brakes slightly out of balance

noise on o/s/r brake

rear exhaust corroded

screw in n/s/r tyre and low tread

screw in o/s/r tyre and sidewalls cracked

Pass 2 May 2013 27,285 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 22,008 miles

some corrosion on both front bottom coils of road springs

Fail 16 Apr 2012 22,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

some corrosion on both front bottom coils of road springs

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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OV09 FNS is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 OV09 FNS, 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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OV09 FNS is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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