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SH59 BYW

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,783 mi
Last recorded119,783 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 BYW
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 119,783 miles

exuast flexi n/s front drop link rubber slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2025 112,821 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 103,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOIN TO BACKBOX (6.1.2 (a))

Front CANT SEE FRONT PADS

Fail 10 Jan 2024 103,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOIN TO BACKBOX (6.1.2 (a))

Front CANT SEE FRONT PADS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

BONNET DOES NOT OPEN

Pass 10 Jan 2023 83,777 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Headlamps deteriorated

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 83,777 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Headlamps deteriorated

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 61,182 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))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 60,698 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 60,279 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 53,958 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 53,958 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 51,283 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split at end clearing screen

Rear silencer outer skin corriding

Pass 3 Jan 2017 48,504 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 48,504 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 45,346 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded/split, not blowing

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2015 40,806 miles

small split in o/s/f wiper blade, smears screen

Pass 6 Jan 2014 35,079 miles

o/s/r number plate lamp poor fitment

Pass 11 Jan 2013 30,855 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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SH59 BYW is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SH59 BYW, 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 SH59 BYW registered?

SH59 BYW is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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