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SC09 GKU

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,700 mi
Last recorded116,700 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 GKU
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 May 2024 116,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 115,241 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 115,233 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 97,915 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 97,915 miles

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

Central Sound deadening material likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 88,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 88,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 78,842 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 73,682 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 66,118 miles

FRONT EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN

Fail 7 Oct 2015 66,051 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front front exhaust hanger rotted thru

Pass 17 Oct 2014 60,260 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 60,260 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 51,054 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 49,421 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 44,945 miles

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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SC09 GKU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SC09 GKU, 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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SC09 GKU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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