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SL09 HVB

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,513 mi
Last recorded146,513 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 HVB
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 146,513 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

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

Rear axle beam and suspension components corroded

Rear exhaust box deteriorated / corroded

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2025 146,513 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear axle beam and suspension components corroded

Rear exhaust box deteriorated / corroded

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 138,415 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Car tested in wet weather

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

Front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

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

Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2023 130,304 miles

Front subframe corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2023 130,304 miles

Front subframe corroded

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2022 117,791 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 117,791 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 113,059 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 110,803 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2020 110,803 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front subframe,both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2019 106,184 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 106,184 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 104,010 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 102,701 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

noise from engine

Fail 25 Apr 2017 102,261 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear coil springs corroded

centre brake light one bulb out

exhaust back box deteriorated

front brake discs worn

signs of battery starting to leak

Pass 28 Apr 2016 95,191 miles

Nearside Front antiroll bar linkage lower boot split

exhaust back box deteriorated

front brake discs worn

front exhaust flexi slight blow

Fail 27 Apr 2016 95,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front antiroll bar linkage lower boot split

exhaust back box deteriorated

front brake discs worn

front exhaust flexi slight blow

Fail 28 Apr 2015 88,169 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust back deteriorated

front brake discs worn

offside front low inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2015 88,169 miles

exhaust back deteriorated

front brake discs worn

offside front low inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2014 79,345 miles

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

brake check

Pass 15 May 2013 64,329 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 13 May 2013 64,323 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 Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 28 Mar 2012 47,553 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 47,553 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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SL09 HVB is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SL09 HVB, 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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SL09 HVB is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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