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SB09 TPU

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,980 mi
Last recorded98,980 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 TPU
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 98,980 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under neath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 98,980 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under neath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 90,407 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various araes of light corrosion all over underbody

Fail 15 Apr 2025 90,407 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various araes of light corrosion all over underbody

Pass 12 Apr 2024 85,584 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all through underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 79,342 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 71,641 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 71,641 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 63,776 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 63,776 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 60,714 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 58,066 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 58,040 miles

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 53,760 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 46,974 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 40,805 miles

exhaust hanger broken @ front pipe

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

backbox outer skin heavily corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2016 40,805 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

backbox outer skin heavily corroded

exhaust hanger broken @ front pipe

Pass 10 Jul 2015 34,896 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 34,895 miles

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

ADVISORY REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED ALSO SLIGHT WEAR NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 29,521 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 24,364 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 17,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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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SB09 TPU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SB09 TPU, 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 SB09 TPU registered?

SB09 TPU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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