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SL59 NXU

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

83,607 mi
Last recorded83,607 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 NXU
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 83,607 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 83,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2023 79,245 miles

rear inner and outer sills has surface corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2022 74,847 miles

All suspension components have general age related corrosion

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 69,925 miles

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

surface corrosion on underneath of vehicle

Fail 6 Oct 2021 69,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

surface corrosion on underneath of vehicle

Pass 26 Oct 2020 66,490 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 66,488 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 61,357 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 61,357 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 56,334 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 50,707 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 50,707 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 41,456 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 41,454 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 37,234 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 37,227 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 32,704 miles

o/s rear tyre cut but not showing cord

Fail 30 Sep 2014 32,704 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre cut but not showing cord

Pass 24 Sep 2013 27,612 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 27,612 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 22,007 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 22,007 miles

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

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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SL59 NXU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SL59 NXU, 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 SL59 NXU registered?

SL59 NXU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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