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PJ09 VVT

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,164 mi
Last recorded85,164 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 VVT
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 85,164 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 85,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 80,178 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

gearbox mount perished but still untacked

Fail 29 Jun 2023 80,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

gearbox mount perished but still untacked

Pass 30 Jun 2022 79,124 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 79,122 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 76,587 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 76,587 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 74,920 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 71,800 miles

Rear Exhaust back box outter shell deteriorated

Fail 22 Jun 2019 71,800 miles

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

Rear Exhaust back box outter shell deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2018 67,202 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all 4 tyre badly perished

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2018 67,202 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all 4 tyre badly perished

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2017 62,871 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 58,465 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,354 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 54,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 46,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 41,075 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 36,306 miles

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

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

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

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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PJ09 VVT is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PJ09 VVT, 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 PJ09 VVT registered?

PJ09 VVT is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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