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SB59 HCY

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 HCY
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2023

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both outer (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2022
Fail 21 Jan 2022

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2021 92,671 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 92,671 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 79,975 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 73,411 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 64,693 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2017 64,693 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2016 58,960 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 53,835 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 43,866 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 29,986 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 23,671 miles

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 HCY is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HCY, 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 HCY registered?

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

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