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SO09 EYT

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,994 mi
Last recorded77,994 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO09 EYT
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 77,994 miles

both rear shock absorbers started to leak

Pass 29 Aug 2024 69,019 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 69,014 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened At wishbone mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body has an unsafe modification Tow eye sharp edge (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened At rear wishbone mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 61,195 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 61,194 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 60,559 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 60,557 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot burst (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 55,651 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 49,148 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 43,993 miles

front sub fame and suspension arms corroded

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 25 Jul 2018 38,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on inner and outer edges 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn close to cord on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 38,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on inner and outer edges 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn close to cord on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 33,901 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 33,901 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 28,826 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 31 Jul 2015 24,488 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 19,426 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 14,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn on outer sidewall

Pass 17 Aug 2012 10,456 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 10,456 miles

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)

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 EYT is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black 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 SO09 EYT, 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 EYT registered?

SO09 EYT is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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