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SB09 VKU

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Yellow Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,615 mi
Last recorded117,615 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 VKU
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 117,615 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 117,611 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 113,983 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 107,248 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 103,903 miles

oil sump leaking

Pass 30 Jan 2017 93,194 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 93,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect not showing any pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect not showing correct pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front dip beam sometimes doe not work then come on

Pass 12 Feb 2016 76,342 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

rear shockabsorbers weak

Fail 11 Feb 2016 76,342 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

rear shockabsorbers weak

Pass 25 Jun 2015 73,912 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak sump slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 65,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2014 65,543 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2013 59,056 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 May 2013 59,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2012 52,804 miles

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 VKU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Yellow with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VKU, 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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SB09 VKU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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