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SO09 DCV

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,532 mi
Last recorded145,532 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO09 DCV
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 145,532 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 126,390 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 119,577 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 113,370 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 113,370 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 107,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine has a misting of oil

nearside headlamp damaged

Pass 29 May 2018 99,631 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 99,631 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 94,028 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre nearing limit

offside rear tyre nearing limit

Pass 25 Apr 2016 87,242 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 64,548 miles

Oil leak

advise n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

bonnet release handle missing

Fail 18 Jul 2014 64,351 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

advise n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

bonnet release handle missing

Pass 2 Aug 2013 48,879 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 48,879 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 25,852 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 25,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 DCV is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SO09 DCV, 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 DCV registered?

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

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