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SH59 WVR

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,071 mi
Last recorded74,071 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2025 74,071 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. discs worn (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak at lower timing/sump area

exhaust front centre rear badly corroded

general component corrosion, rear shockers and springs badly corroded

various body damages and rear inner wing cover insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2024 65,563 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 61,539 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 61,534 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 56,910 miles

General vehicle condition slightly corroded on underside

Fail 30 Mar 2022 56,910 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

General vehicle condition slightly corroded on underside

Pass 9 Jan 2021 54,694 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 54,694 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General vehicle condition corroded on underside

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 49,435 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges nsf driveshaft seal leaking rear shockabsorber casings heavily corroded osr handbrake cable starting to knot

Pass 13 Jun 2018 44,561 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 39,590 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 39,590 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 35,003 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 30,117 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 26,197 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 26,197 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 21,089 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 17,397 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 WVR 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 66.7%.

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 WVR, 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 WVR registered?

SH59 WVR is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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