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VN09 EUP

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,949 mi
Last recorded147,949 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 EUP
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 147,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 147,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 139,817 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front and rear suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 131,143 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Damage to nearside front bumper

Front and rear suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and getting close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 122,948 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 115,282 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi worn and exhaust rusty

Fail 6 May 2021 115,282 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi worn and exhaust rusty

Pass 6 May 2020 110,165 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

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

Rear exhaust box/suspension parts getting rusty in places

front flexi pipe very weak & slightly blowing

Pass 29 Apr 2019 102,913 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear exhaust box/suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 1 May 2018 96,699 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 1 May 2018 96,699 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2017 90,739 miles

CENTER REAR SEAT BELT CATCH COVER MISSING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND PADS VERY LOW

SUSPENSION PARTS/REAR EXHAUST BOX GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 27 Apr 2017 90,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

CENTER REAR SEAT BELT CATCH COVER MISSING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND PADS LOW

SUSPENSION PARTS/REAR EXHAUST BOX GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 6 May 2016 83,719 miles

1/ REAR EXHAUST BOX VERY RUSTY

2/ FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW AND DISCS LIPPED

Fail 6 May 2016 83,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

REAR EXHAUST BOX VERY RUSTY

Pass 6 May 2015 79,530 miles

1/ REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Fail 6 May 2015 79,530 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

1/ REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Pass 1 May 2014 71,138 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 64,257 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 64,252 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)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 61,645 miles

o/s/f tyre has a small cut in the sidewall

Fail 30 May 2012 61,645 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre has a small cut in the sidewall

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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VN09 EUP is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VN09 EUP, 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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VN09 EUP is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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