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ML09 SBZ

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,187 mi
Last recorded117,187 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 SBZ
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 117,187 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 101,247 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 101,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 88,013 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 75,963 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 75,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 68,469 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 57,491 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 54,899 miles

The N/S and O/S front indicator bulbs are deteriorating

The N/S driveshaft oil seal has a slight leak present

The front brake imbalance is 26% and close to the maximum allowed

The front inner brake pads appear to be quite low

The oil filter has a slight leak present

The rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

The tread on the front tyres is getting low

There was child seats fitted in the N/S and O/S rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

Fail 13 Jun 2018 54,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

The N/S and O/S front indicator bulbs are deteriorating

The N/S driveshaft oil seal has a slight leak present

The front brake imbalance is 26% and close to the maximum allowed

The front inner brake pads appear to be quite low

The oil filter has a slight leak present

The rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

The tread on the front tyres is getting low

There was child seats fitted in the N/S and O/S rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

Pass 3 Jul 2017 52,023 miles

Front windscreen interior mirror has items hanging into the swept area (8.3.1,e)

Nearside Front brake hose to McPherson strut mounting bracket has had a temporary repair to secure it, which is not that substantial (3.6.B.4,d)

Nearside Front headlamp European horizontal dipped beam is set at the lower 2.75% limit (1.8.B,2)

Nearside Front suspension spring upper extreme end is corroded (2.4.C.1,b)

Nearside Rear passenger's seat has a child seat secured (5.2.1)

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1.D.1,e)

Offside Rear passenger's seat has a child seat insecure (5.2.1)

Rear axle (2) suspension springs extreme ends are corroded (2.4.C.1,b)

The engine oil level is at the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommendations, and the oil filter is leaking (2,c)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 52,021 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front windscreen interior mirror has items hanging into the swept area (8.3.1,e)

Nearside Front brake hose to McPherson strut mounting bracket has had a temporary repair to secure it, which is not that substantial (3.6.B.4,d)

Nearside Front headlamp European horizontal dipped beam is set at the lower 2.75% limit (1.8.B,2)

Nearside Front suspension spring upper extreme end is corroded (2.4.C.1,b)

Nearside Rear passenger's seat has a child seat secured (5.2.1)

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1.D.1,e)

Offside Rear passenger's seat has a child seat insecure (5.2.1)

Rear axle (2) suspension springs extreme ends are corroded (2.4.C.1,b)

The engine oil level is at the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommendations, and the oil filter is leaking (2,c)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 48,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 48,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 44,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 44,847 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 37,499 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 29,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 24,410 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edge strong advise replacement

Fail 29 Jun 2012 24,410 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edge strong advise replacement

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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ML09 SBZ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ML09 SBZ, 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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ML09 SBZ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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