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SM09 HZE

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,242 mi
Last recorded92,242 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 HZE
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 92,242 miles

Both front suspension arms corroded

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

Front suspension sub frame corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan corroded and leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 92,242 miles

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

Both front suspension arms corroded

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

Front suspension sub frame corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan corroded and leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 86,251 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 86,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 77,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 77,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 69,237 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 69,237 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 60,529 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 51,200 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 9 Jun 2016 51,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 8 Jun 2015 44,043 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 44,043 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 35,635 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 29,385 miles

front reg plate deteriorated

nsr tyre worn

Fail 21 Jun 2013 29,385 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front reg plate deteriorated

nsr tyre worn

Pass 25 Jun 2012 22,054 miles

Rear tyres worn.

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 HZE is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HZE, 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 HZE is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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