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SA59 VBL

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,436 mi
Last recorded86,436 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 VBL
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 86,436 miles

o/s/r shock damp

Fail 9 Feb 2022 86,436 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

o/s/r shock damp

Pass 17 Oct 2020 75,096 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 75,095 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 60,584 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wing missing

Nearside Rear shock case corroded

back box outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2019 60,584 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wing missing

Nearside Rear shock case corroded

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

back box outer skin corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 55,870 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 55,870 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 52,447 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 52,447 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 47,618 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 46,663 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 37,249 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 28,642 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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SA59 VBL is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SA59 VBL, 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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SA59 VBL is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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