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SL59 UHD

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

142,505 mi
Last recorded142,505 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 UHD
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 142,505 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 131,779 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 131,779 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 123,190 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 123,187 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 119,278 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 117,349 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 117,348 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak cat split of exhaust (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2019 114,130 miles

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

Front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessivley worn inside rack ()

Nearside Front seat does not fold forwards

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking through steering (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 114,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessivley worn inside rack ()

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

Nearside Front seat does not fold forwards

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre wear/worn on inner edge

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking through steering (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 107,783 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan and oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Aug 2018 107,782 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 67% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan and oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2017 95,627 miles

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer sleeve split

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Aug 2017 95,580 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer sleeve split

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 84,641 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 84,639 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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)

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 73,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately (3.4.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 60,164 miles

advise slight movement from o/s n/s front antiroll bar drop links advise to replace

Fail 21 Sep 2013 47,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre worn heavily on outside edge

offside front tyre worn heavily on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2013 47,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre worn heavily on outside edge

offside front tyre worn heavily on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2012 35,696 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 35,696 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UHD is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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