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SB59 VYR

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,602 mi
Last recorded86,602 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 86,602 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 86,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 80,110 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 80,108 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 71,549 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 71,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 66,672 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 65,368 miles

exhaust poor and corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2020 65,364 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exh flange leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

exhaust poor and corroded

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 2 Apr 2019 60,481 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 57,896 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 57,896 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 48,675 miles

Front exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2016 48,675 miles

Front exhaust box corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 41,613 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2014 32,608 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2013 27,029 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 27,029 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 20,268 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 VYR is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VYR, 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 VYR is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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