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SB59 HBU

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

61,347 mi
Last recorded61,347 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 61,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXEL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2026 61,346 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT JOIN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower 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))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXEL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 56,180 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 56,180 miles

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

Rear heatshield loose at rear

Fail 13 Mar 2025 56,119 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion EVIDENT ACROSS FLOOR PANEL.

Exhaust flexi deteriorated but not leaking on test.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH inner faces HEAVILY WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH suspension arms, BOTH REAR bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Park brake cable. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump is porous. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Corrosion EVIDENT across REAR AXLE.

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear heat shield loose.

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 51,333 miles

Flexi deteriorated but not leaking on test.

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH wearing inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive sump is porous. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 42,288 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 40,876 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 40,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 38,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 38,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 38,220 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 29,561 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 29,557 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 21,422 miles

advice front exhaust hanger bracket deteriorated

advice rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2018 20,906 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 19,522 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 17,769 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 16,276 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 14,453 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 11,917 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 9,756 miles

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

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