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108,205 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brake pipe swollen
Nearside Front spring corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside outer sill corroded
both front to rear brake pipes swollen
both rear springs corroded
long travel at handbrake lever
oil leak but not excessive
Nearside Front brake pipe swollen
Nearside Front spring corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside front to rear swollen
Nearside outer sill corroded
both front brake discs corroded
both rear springs corroded
oil leak
Nearside Front brake pipe swollen
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both front to rear brake pipes swollen
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak radiator seeping ()
Exhaust flexi deteriorating and back box corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal - almost to excess (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and nail in shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Various suspension components corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coolant leak radiator seeping ()
Exhaust flexi deteriorating and back box corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal - almost to excess (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and nail in shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Various suspension components corroded
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust flexi deteriorating + back box corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost to excess (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal leaking - almost to excess (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Various suspension components corroded
X2 rear seat belt buckles outer casings missing
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust flexi deteriorating + back box corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost to excess (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal leaking - almost to excess (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Various suspension components corroded
X2 rear seat belt buckles outer casings missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Shroud missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Slight coolant leak at radiator
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working Bad earth (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Bad earth (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced Bad earth (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished + cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Shroud missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Slight coolant leak at radiator
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak radiator seeping ()
Exhaust back box corroded
Nearside Front tyre heavily perished
Nearside Oil leak driveshaft oil seal seeping ()
coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Coolant leak radiator seeping ()
Exhaust back box corroded
Nearside Front tyre heavily perished
Nearside Oil leak driveshaft oil seal seeping ()
coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Fiat Grande Punto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SB09 VLC is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VLC, 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 VLC is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 12 June 2009.
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