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SK09 VUP

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,705 mi
Last recorded105,705 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 VUP
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 105,705 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 105,679 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 102,848 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 95,907 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front small stone chip on windscreen

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 91,781 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 91,781 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 88,022 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jan 2020 84,355 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 79,233 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 79,233 miles

Headlamp aim too low O/S,N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 74,576 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 64,668 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Casing missing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 64,575 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessively perished (175/65R15) (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 47,760 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' strong advise (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2016 47,760 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' strong advise (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 34,479 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2015 34,479 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2014 23,844 miles

passenger centre rear buckle in/ operative, casing also missing.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 13,097 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 4,371 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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SK09 VUP is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SK09 VUP, 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 SK09 VUP registered?

SK09 VUP is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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