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PE09 PLF

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

195,469 mi
Last recorded195,469 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 PLF
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 195,469 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 195,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 177,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box corroded

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

Fail 13 Jun 2020 177,397 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box corroded

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 158,706 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 17 Mar 2018 157,111 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded and coming away from welds - system still secure at time of test

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire damaged - no tell tale light illimuniated on dash board

Offside Front Inner C.V. boot slightly leaking grease

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/S/R & O/S/R shock absorbers slight misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 154,991 miles

rear exhaust poor condition

rear springs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2016 149,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 127,677 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 106,544 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 86,503 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Mar 2012 65,126 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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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PE09 PLF is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PE09 PLF, 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 PE09 PLF registered?

PE09 PLF is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is PE09 PLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE09 PLF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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