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SL09 FJC

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,172 mi
Last recorded112,172 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 FJC
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 112,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 111,946 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 102,710 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 102,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 89,682 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 89,682 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 79,645 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 67,512 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 67,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 65,253 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hand brake only just made the reading , rear brakes need service or repairs soon

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wipers noisy

Fail 9 Jun 2021 65,253 miles

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety no emissions done due to lack of oil in sump (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hand brake only just made the reading , rear brakes need service or repairs soon

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wipers noisy

Pass 26 Jun 2020 65,202 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drivers window inoperative

Gear cables corroded

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

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

underside corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2020 65,202 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gear cables corroded

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 57,404 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded, poor condition

front number plate poor condition

handbrake cables poor condition

Fail 1 May 2019 57,404 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside, near suspension arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded, poor condition

front number plate poor condition

handbrake cables poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2018 52,494 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear corroded at very end (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

sump pan corroded and leaking

Fail 8 Mar 2018 52,494 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear corroded at very end (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

sump pan corroded and leaking

Pass 20 Jan 2017 46,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box outer skin coming away (7.1.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and pads low (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 42,068 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 34,115 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front tyre cracked on tread area

Fail 27 Sep 2014 34,115 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front tyre cracked on tread area

Pass 28 Sep 2013 25,179 miles

Nearside front tyre tread cracks on tread

Rear exhaust silencer corroded (not leaking)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 20,723 miles

O/S/R,N/S/R Tyres cracked between tread

Pass 21 Oct 2011 16,023 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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SL09 FJC is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SL09 FJC, 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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SL09 FJC is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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