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SL59 RSX

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,403 mi
Last recorded157,403 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 RSX
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 157,403 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 157,371 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 22 Nov 2018 156,271 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2018 156,270 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2017 147,659 miles

Front Oil leak at sump area (sump corroded) ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside & nearside (2.7.3)

low fuel warning light on

Fail 10 Nov 2017 147,455 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Oil leak at sump area (sump corroded) ()

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. not latching (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside & nearside (2.7.3)

low fuel warning light on

oil level very low had to be topped up before test started

Pass 4 Nov 2016 125,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake not as effective as offside (lower brake effort recorded)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

exhaust front flex section corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 103,397 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 82,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 60,484 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 60,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side rear brake binding

Pass 25 Oct 2012 38,917 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RSX is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SL59 RSX, 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 RSX registered?

SL59 RSX is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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