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VK09 UCS

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,575 mi
Last recorded105,575 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 105,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

engine oil level low

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2022 105,498 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil level low

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2021 97,922 miles

Front strong advise oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light damaged

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

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

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

Rear corrosion to rear exhaust

Fail 26 Nov 2021 97,922 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced deteriorated to headlamp lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front strong advise oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light damaged

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 2 Dec 2020 80,063 miles

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

Offside Front plastic inner wing guard insecure

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

corrosion to rear exhaust

Fail 28 Nov 2020 79,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front plastic inner wing guard insecure

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

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 14 May 2019 56,353 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing and cracking inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 13 May 2019 56,353 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing and cracking inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 52,235 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 52,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2017 48,360 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 43,456 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 38,126 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 34,538 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 30,502 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 30,502 miles

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 25 May 2012 26,801 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 UCS is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VK09 UCS, 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 UCS registered?

VK09 UCS is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 3 June 2009.

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