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SM09 FCJ

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,239 mi
Last recorded55,239 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 FCJ
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 55,239 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 48,777 miles

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

Coolant level low

Exhaust rear section deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2017 48,777 miles

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

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

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

Coolant level low

Exhaust rear section deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2016 43,709 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 43,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 36,307 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 31,743 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 31,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2013 27,631 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 27,588 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 23,418 miles

Backbox outer casing deteriorated slightly

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

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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SM09 FCJ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SM09 FCJ, 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 SM09 FCJ registered?

SM09 FCJ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is SM09 FCJ safe to buy?

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