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SO09 DCE

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,290 mi
Last recorded47,290 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO09 DCE
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 47,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 45,312 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 44,226 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ON BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 44,226 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ON BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 42,885 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 42,134 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 42,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 41,535 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroaded

Fail 29 Sep 2020 41,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box outer skin corroaded

Pass 20 Sep 2019 40,433 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 38,962 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 37,315 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 55,902 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 52,323 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 45,098 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 23,119 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)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 23,119 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 16,268 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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SO09 DCE is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO09 DCE, 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 SO09 DCE registered?

SO09 DCE is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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