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SM09 FYG

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,404 mi
Last recorded67,404 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 FYG
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 67,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens dull (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dull (4.1.4 (b))

handbrake just met reqiurements

Pass 1 Aug 2025 65,403 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 65,321 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Full exhaust system weak/deteriorated but secure

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met ,it would appear the braking system needs adjustment or repair

Pass 19 Jun 2024 63,096 miles

Front subframe corroded

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2024 63,058 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Front subframe corroded

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 60,902 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 59,225 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2021 57,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2020 55,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 53,474 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 50,970 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 48,730 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 45,356 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre low tread

power steering lamp on intermittently

Fail 26 May 2016 45,355 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 21 May 2015 39,256 miles

banging sound coming from steering area , No play found in any joint

Fail 21 May 2015 39,256 miles

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

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

banging sound coming from steering area , No play found in any joint

Pass 6 May 2014 30,143 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 30,143 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2013 24,105 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 24,094 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod 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)

Pass 17 May 2012 17,458 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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SM09 FYG is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FYG, 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 FYG registered?

SM09 FYG is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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