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SH59 VBK

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,175 mi
Last recorded128,175 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 VBK
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 128,175 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 108,318 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Oct 2022 108,318 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2021 103,775 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 103,775 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2020 100,682 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 100,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 96,132 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 96,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/15 84h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2018 89,618 miles

Front both sides tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 89,618 miles

Front both sides tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 78,588 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle plastic damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2017 78,588 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle plastic damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2016 68,795 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 68,795 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 57,579 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 52,489 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 41,230 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 41,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 28,353 miles

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

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 VBK is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VBK, 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 VBK is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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