MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,187 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
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
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
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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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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