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YD09 VFR

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,011 mi
Last recorded48,011 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 VFR
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 48,011 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 48,003 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 46,021 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 44,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front top shocker mounting notchy when rotated

engine oil level low

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

front lower cross member damaged

front pad sensor damaged, light on dashboard

front wipers slightly smearing

underside vehicle covered in thick mud

Pass 17 Aug 2021 43,434 miles

Bonnet release lever damaged

Front plastic cross member on radiator damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2020 42,791 miles

Bonnet Release Lever Damaged

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

Front Plastic Cross Member On Radiator Damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 40,999 miles

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

Front Wipers Smearing

Nearside Sill Damage

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 40,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Wipers Smearing

Nearside Sill Damage

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2018 38,788 miles

Nearside Sill Slight Damage

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Corrosion

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns/os (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 38,788 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Sill Slight Damage

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Corrosion

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns/os (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 35,993 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns/os (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre Slight Damage On Outer Wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ns/os (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 33,563 miles

Bonnet covers fitted

Front brake discs worn/corroded

Nearside rear Tyre worn on sidewall

Offside rear Tyre worn on sidewall

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2015 31,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn on outside side wall

Pass 11 Aug 2014 28,442 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 25,189 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

exhaust back box slightly corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 25,189 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

exhaust back box slightly corroded.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 18,661 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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YD09 VFR is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YD09 VFR, 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 YD09 VFR registered?

YD09 VFR is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YD09 VFR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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