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SA09 ZFG

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

95,501 mi
Last recorded95,501 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 ZFG
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2021 95,501 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak manifold (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind wishbone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 92,420 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 92,420 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 87,688 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 84,026 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 84,026 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 77,981 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 77,981 miles

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)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 70,341 miles

exhaust badly corroded

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 70,341 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust badly corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 61,284 miles

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

brake pedal rubber part worn

Fail 5 Mar 2015 61,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

brake pedal rubber part worn

Pass 7 Mar 2014 47,281 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 33,542 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 33,542 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 23,415 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front blades smearing screen slightly

oil breather pipe perished

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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SA09 ZFG is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SA09 ZFG, 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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SA09 ZFG is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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