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SA59 VJM

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,743 mi
Last recorded116,743 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 VJM
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 116,743 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 116,695 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 113,446 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 113,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 104,724 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 104,723 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 94,277 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 85,185 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 85,183 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 77,863 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 70,198 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brakes pads getting low also (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak sump heavily corroded ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 61,679 miles

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

exhaust corroded

sump corroded and starting to leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 51,279 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

leak and n/s/f drive shaft seal

Pass 18 Sep 2013 41,917 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 41,917 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 31,267 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 VJM 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 68.8%.

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 VJM, 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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What year was SA59 VJM registered?

SA59 VJM is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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