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RF09 BUA

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,881 mi
Last recorded111,881 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF09 BUA
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 111,881 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear axle beam corroded

air bag passenger side turned off according to air bag lamp system

both headlamp aim poor out put

reverse lamps not working

Pass 10 Mar 2025 105,956 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 105,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 96,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 96,883 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 88,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriated

Fail 15 Mar 2023 88,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriated

Pass 22 Feb 2022 79,881 miles

repair to boot floor covered in a product

Fail 21 Feb 2022 79,877 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

repair to boot floor covered in a product

Pass 22 Feb 2021 72,620 miles

Rear Exhaust Shield Insecure

Fail 22 Feb 2021 72,620 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Shield Insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2020 66,525 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 66,525 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 64,880 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 64,880 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 63,431 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 63,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 1*bulb not working not working

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 59,466 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Sep 2017 59,466 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 55,296 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 50,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2015 50,764 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower wishbone, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 46,935 miles

NSF tyre worn to wear marks,also has minor damage to outer wall

Pass 24 Jul 2013 43,017 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 43,017 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 35,706 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 35,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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RF09 BUA is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RF09 BUA, 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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RF09 BUA is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 17 August 2009.

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