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PE09 SWU

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,102 mi
Last recorded124,102 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 SWU
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 May 2025 124,102 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 119,135 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 119,135 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 118,418 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint too rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Heat shield adrift

Fail 17 Nov 2022 118,418 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint too rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Heat shield adrift

Pass 8 Feb 2022 115,851 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 108,512 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 108,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 99,010 miles

Front headlights slightly deteriated

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 99,010 miles

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

Front headlights slightly deteriated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 86,642 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 83,028 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,192 miles

Exhaust flexi outer skin broken

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 76,192 miles

Exhaust flexi outer skin broken

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 68,092 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 68,092 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 59,728 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and also has a cut on inside wall but not deep enogh to reach ply or cords

offside front tyre worn extreme on inside edge

Pass 21 Feb 2014 50,180 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 42,039 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Mar 2013 42,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,748 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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 SWU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PE09 SWU, 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 SWU registered?

PE09 SWU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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