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VU09 YPW

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,685 mi
Last recorded93,685 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 YPW
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 93,685 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 93,685 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 88,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 85,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 83,360 miles

BEARING NOISE FROM TIMING BELT AREA - WATER PUMP?

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

RADIATOR LEAKING

REAR EXHAUST OUTER CASING BREAKING UP

Fail 19 Aug 2020 83,360 miles

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

BEARING NOISE FROM TIMING BELT AREA - WATER PUMP?

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

RADIATOR LEAKING

REAR EXHAUST OUTER CASING BREAKING UP

Pass 21 Aug 2019 82,082 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 80,472 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 76,979 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

high level brake light not working.

parking brake readings are 22% minimum for mot is 16%

rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorating.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,718 miles

front brake discs starting to get worn

Pass 12 Mar 2015 46,505 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 38,938 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 38,938 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 32,434 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 32,434 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,485 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 YPW is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YPW, 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 VU09 YPW registered?

VU09 YPW is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is VU09 YPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU09 YPW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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