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SM09 FYJ

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,789 mi
Last recorded93,789 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 93,789 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 93,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 91,678 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 91,677 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 84,105 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm front mounting point on subrame corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 84,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm front mounting point on subrame corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 74,843 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 74,827 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 66,281 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 57,520 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 57,520 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 48,313 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 37,335 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 28,398 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 20,175 miles

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

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 FYJ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SM09 FYJ, 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 FYJ registered?

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

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