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SB59 MKA

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,793 mi
Last recorded102,793 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2020 102,793 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front seat cannot be tilted for access to rear

Offside Front seat cannot tilt for access to rear

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 89,303 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 89,295 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 79,033 miles

Nearside Front seat does not tilt as intended

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 78,896 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat does not tilt forward as intended

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil leak from sump area

Pass 13 Oct 2017 71,068 miles

back box outer skin corroded not holed

both front seat tilts not tilting forward

Fail 13 Oct 2017 71,068 miles

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

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

back box outer skin corroded not holed

both front seat tilts not tilting forward

Pass 12 Oct 2016 60,706 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 52,825 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 52,825 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 48,061 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 48,061 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 38,651 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 30,039 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 MKA is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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