2009 Fiat Grande Punto 1.4L Petrol · HJ09 RLZ

The vehicle currently presents as roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in September 2022 at 168,400 miles, the failure immediately preceding it revealed multiple defects across the exhaust, lighting, and suspension systems. The presence of an oil leak and worn suspension components suggests that repairs are only being addressed once they reach a point of failure rather than during routine servicing intervals. At 168,400 miles, the Grande artwork has covered an average of 10,000 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. There is a notable gap of nearly 20,000 miles between August 2020 and September 2021, followed by another 14,000 miles in the following year. This consistent mileage accumulation places significant strain on wear items, particularly the drivetrain and braking assembly, which is reflected in the recurring failures and advisories. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as lower arm bushes were flagged as worn in 2022, and the misting rear shock absorber indicates beginning seal failure. The braking system requires close attention; the history shows pitted and scored discs across two consecutive years, suggesting the hardware is nearing the end of its functional life. Furthermore, the front oil leak noted in the 2022 test should be monitored to ensure it is not a developing gasket failure that could lead to significant oil loss in the future.