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SB59 HCZ

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Aug 2024

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

unable to fully inspect welding due to body sealant

Fail 28 Nov 2022

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022

both front tyres wearing on inside

gearbox end cap porous and leaking

Fail 3 Feb 2022

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

both front tyres wearing on inside

gearbox end cap porous and leaking

Pass 2 Feb 2021
Pass 3 Feb 2020
Pass 8 Feb 2019 68,082 miles

slight play from offside rack end

Fail 4 Feb 2019 67,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear shockabsorbers have no bounce affect

slight play from offside rack end

Pass 5 Feb 2018 64,684 miles

nearside front tyre showing wear on inner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2018 64,684 miles

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

nearside front tyre showing wear on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2017 60,884 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 60,884 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 57,341 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 57,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 50,238 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 46,046 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 44,997 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 HCZ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HCZ, 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 HCZ registered?

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

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