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SB59 MJE

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,195 mi
Last recorded119,195 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 119,195 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge, on 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre non - repairable ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly cracked, on 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 119,195 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 flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 38% (1.2.1 (d))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge, on 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre non - repairable ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly cracked, on 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 8 Nov 2023 117,790 miles

Front both tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn edges

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front seat back not tilting

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 117,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at front mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front both tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn edges

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front seat back not tilting

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

auxiliary belt noisy

Pass 14 Jan 2022 113,097 miles

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

Front both tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear brake lag on maximum limit

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 113,097 miles

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

Front both tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake lag on maximum limit

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 111,685 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 111,668 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 110,814 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 110,812 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2018 99,138 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 82,489 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 72,288 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 72,288 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 57,674 miles

advise off side front tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2015 57,667 miles

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

advise off side front tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2014 42,269 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 29,634 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 29,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 14,266 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 MJE is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MJE, 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 MJE is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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