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MK59 SMV

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

51,583 mi
Last recorded51,583 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 SMV
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2025 51,583 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Multiple Corroded Holes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer Jet Missing (3.5 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Damage To Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 48,554 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Subframe Corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2024 48,554 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror Glass (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Breather Hose Split

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Subframe Corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 45,712 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wiper Blade Missing

Fail 20 Nov 2023 45,712 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Light Assembly Full Of Water

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wiper Blade Missing

Pass 10 Nov 2022 44,121 miles

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

subframe corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2021 43,080 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2021 43,080 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2020 41,108 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 41,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 39,064 miles

Nearside Front inner arch loose

exhaust flexi deteriorating

Fail 7 Oct 2019 39,064 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner arch loose

exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 5 Oct 2018 34,280 miles

Nearside Front shocker damp

exhaust front flexi deteriorating

gearbox oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2018 34,280 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front shocker damp

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust front flexi deteriorating

gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2017 31,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Oct 2017 31,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 27,701 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2015 23,626 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 23,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 20,038 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 20,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f gearbox driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 4 Sep 2013 16,504 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 16,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 12,282 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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MK59 SMV is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 MK59 SMV, 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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MK59 SMV is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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