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SJ59 WUW

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,557 mi
Last recorded51,557 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 WUW
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 51,557 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 51,535 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2024 51,024 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central seatbelt catch outer casing damaged but still operational as intended

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 51,008 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm front mount area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central seatbelt catch outer casing damaged but still operational as intended

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 49,140 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 46,439 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 42,048 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 42,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 37,913 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 37,899 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 37,898 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked in tread channels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 34,393 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 34,357 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to front pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 31,524 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 25,433 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 25,433 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure Very soft no resistance (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 22,190 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

exhaust tailbox outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 18,907 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 15,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shocks corroded

gearbos oil leak

parking sticker on windscreen

Fail 1 Sep 2014 15,479 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shocks corroded

gearbos oil leak

parking sticker on windscreen

slight bind at offside front brake

Pass 27 Sep 2013 12,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both wipers poor

parking sticker nearside off screen

Pass 18 Sep 2012 9,075 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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SJ59 WUW is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SJ59 WUW, 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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SJ59 WUW is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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