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YB09 LJC

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,961 mi
Last recorded74,961 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 LJC
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 74,961 miles

Rear Beam axle surface corrosion

Engine sump rusty

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 70,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight oil leak from engine .

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Fail 7 Aug 2019 70,173 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight oil leak from engine .

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 7 Aug 2018 66,728 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

O/S/F and N/S/F outer c.v joint gaiter deteriorated.

O/S/R and N/S/R shock absorber corroded.

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 59,328 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 59,320 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 45,889 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 40,627 miles

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

n/s/f tyre is at 3mm and is wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre is at 2mm

slight leak of grease from o/s/f c.v boot clip

Fail 28 Jul 2015 40,627 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre is at 3mm and is wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre is at 2mm

slight leak of grease from o/s/f c.v boot clip

Pass 28 Jul 2014 35,927 miles

both rear tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

Fail 28 Jul 2014 35,927 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

Pass 29 Jul 2013 32,223 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 27,903 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 27,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YB09 LJC is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YB09 LJC, 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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YB09 LJC is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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