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SB59 GXU

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,270 mi
Last recorded141,270 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 GXU
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 141,270 miles

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged all 3 rear (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 141,260 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged all 3 rear (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 133,479 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 133,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 122,426 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 108,522 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear all anchorage covers missing

Rear exhaust section outer skin corroded and hanging off

breather pipe from rocker to air box split

exhaust flexi split but not blown

Fail 28 Nov 2016 108,522 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear all anchorage covers missing

Rear exhaust section outer skin corroded and hanging off

breather pipe from rocker to air box split

exhaust flexi split but not blown

Pass 30 Nov 2015 99,993 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2015 99,993 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 82,960 miles

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

Surround missing of rear centre seatbelt buckle

Fail 28 Nov 2014 82,960 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Surround missing of rear centre seatbelt buckle

Pass 21 Nov 2013 66,288 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 44,080 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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SB59 GXU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GXU, 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 SB59 GXU registered?

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

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