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SH59 LCE

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

75,889 mi
Last recorded75,889 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 LCE
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 75,889 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 75,886 miles

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

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel BOTH low and N/S slight bind (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing Not accessible (7.1.2 (a))

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

Front BOTH headlights have poor pattern

Pass 24 Oct 2024 70,693 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 70,693 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 65,613 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 61,273 miles

Slight leak n/s drive shaft oil seal

Pass 20 Aug 2021 58,776 miles

"Knocking" noise to O/S/F - not located

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential/drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 6 Aug 2021 58,679 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

"Knocking" noise to O/S/F - not located

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential/drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Aug 2020 57,325 miles

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 57,325 miles

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 54,342 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 54,342 miles

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 49,350 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 49,350 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Brake pad warning wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 41,572 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 41,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak gearbox drive shaft seal leaking ()

Pass 9 Jan 2016 35,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 35,617 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 31,556 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 29,105 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 29,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 26,717 miles

front brake discs slightly worn.

nearside front tyre slight wear on edge of tread.175/65r15t

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

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 LCE is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SH59 LCE, 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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SH59 LCE is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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