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SB59 DMZ

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,804 mi
Last recorded96,804 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 DMZ
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2021 96,804 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel only 21kg (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached top mount detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel only 25kg (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 83,998 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 83,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper too small (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 73,147 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 68,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 68,497 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 63,406 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 49,507 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perished + damage to tread

oil leak - sump corroded

rear outer exhaust skin corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2015 49,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage on tread + perished (4.1.D.1b)

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perished + damage to tread

oil leak - sump corroded

rear outer exhaust skin corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2014 42,553 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

oil leak - engine

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2014 42,553 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

oil leak - engine

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2013 35,974 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 35,974 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 31,268 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust

nearside rear tyre sidewall scrubbed

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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SB59 DMZ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SB59 DMZ, 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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SB59 DMZ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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