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SB59 MJF

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2025

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024

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

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

odometer clearly inoperative

Pass 28 Feb 2023

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

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

odometer clearly inoperative

Pass 2 Nov 2021 75,529 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 70,168 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 60,588 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 60,456 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Very low (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central 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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 54,057 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 54,057 miles

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))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 49,677 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear EXHAUST OUTER SKIN PARTING

Pass 24 Nov 2016 42,609 miles

Oil leak engine sump ()

engine breather union broken ( engine fumes / smell )

Pass 21 Nov 2015 36,253 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 30,482 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 30,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

breather hose split

coolant pipe poor

handling poor

Pass 18 Jun 2013 25,494 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 MJF is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJF, 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 MJF registered?

SB59 MJF is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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