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VK09 PCU

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

118,630 mi
Last recorded118,630 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 PCU
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 118,630 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 110,963 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 103,748 miles

Corrosion underneath

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 99,603 miles

Corrosion underneath

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 97,446 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 97,444 miles

Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 95,433 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge worn bold (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 92,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2018 90,349 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 81,385 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip cover missing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm stepped (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low, on advisable limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 65,355 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 62,415 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 57,368 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 49,736 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2013 37,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 25,479 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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VK09 PCU 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 93.8%.

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 VK09 PCU, 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 VK09 PCU registered?

VK09 PCU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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