MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,849 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear heatshield insecure
Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Coolant level below minimum
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear heatshield insecure
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
oil leak
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin parting
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
n/s/f tyre worn 2mm & cracked.
n/s/r tyre worn 3mm & cracked.
rear exhaust section heavily corroded.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
n/s/f tyre worn 2mm & cracked.
n/s/r shock absorber leaking.
n/s/r tyre worn 3mm & cracked.
rear exhaust section heavily corroded.
surface rust around rear suspension area.
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat Grand Punto?
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RJ09 LBZ is a 2009 Fiat Grand Punto in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
Across all 2009 Fiat Grand Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 58,622 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 Grand Punto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 2,845 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ09 LBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Grand Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat Grand Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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RJ09 LBZ is a 2009 Fiat Grand Punto, first registered on 31 July 2009.
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