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SM09 FYX

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,400 mi
Last recorded111,400 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 FYX
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 111,400 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms, rear rubber bush deteriorated. but no movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes have slight play. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 111,373 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms, rear rubber bush deteriorated. but no movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes have slight play. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 106,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 106,992 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 99,796 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 93,578 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 91,021 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 88,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 88,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 84,483 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 84,481 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 78,739 miles

both front strut top bearings rough when rotated

Fail 12 Sep 2013 78,735 miles

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

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)

both front strut top bearings rough when rotated

Pass 6 Jun 2013 77,484 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 53,732 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 FYX is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue 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 FYX, 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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SM09 FYX is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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