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SW09 GDK

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

94,929 mi
Last recorded94,929 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 GDK
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 94,929 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front engine sump corroded

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

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Rear axle surface corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2020 94,929 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front engine sump corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Rear axle surface corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2019 92,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear advise brake hose ferrull corrosion

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

Offside Rear advise brake hose ferrull corosion

advise engine oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2019 92,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear advise brake hose ferrull corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear advise brake hose ferrull corosion

advise engine oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2018 81,311 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 81,310 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2017 77,317 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 77,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 68,278 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 68,278 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2015 59,767 miles

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

exhaust back box is deteriorated,no leaks of exhaust gases

Pass 8 Jul 2014 52,156 miles

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

exhaust back box is deteriated no leaks of exhaust gases

Fail 8 Jul 2014 52,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust back box is deteriated no leaks of exhaust gases

Pass 16 Jul 2013 43,196 miles

back exhaust box is deteriated but no leaks

Fail 16 Jul 2013 43,196 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

back exhaust box is deteriated but no leaks

Pass 2 Jul 2012 32,301 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (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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SW09 GDK is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SW09 GDK, 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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SW09 GDK is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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