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VU09 HNG

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,838 mi
Last recorded75,838 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 HNG
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 75,838 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 70,025 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 70,025 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 63,750 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 57,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 49,916 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 42,247 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush split and delaminating , very borderline . (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded . (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam corroded across . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 42,247 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush split and delaminating , very borderline . (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded . (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam corroded across . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 42,042 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear bush separating from central steel sleeve. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs deteriorated on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 40,837 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 39,050 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 36,407 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 34,091 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 30,602 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 25,559 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 25,559 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 20,894 miles

both front tyres worn on inner

Pass 14 Apr 2012 15,076 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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VU09 HNG is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VU09 HNG, 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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VU09 HNG is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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