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SM09 SZR

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

55,393 mi
Last recorded55,393 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 55,393 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All of underside body shows general signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components show general signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 48,399 miles

Front engine sump corroded / poor

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded / poor (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded / poor (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both n/s and o/s rear axle bushes very poor / soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded /poor

Pass 7 Nov 2022 34,929 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2021 25,167 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 23,494 miles

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

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

front suspension corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2019 21,914 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 21,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 20,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing pitted (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine oil badly degraded

Fail 2 Jun 2018 20,325 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mount rough in rotation / restricting steering operation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mount rough in rotation / restricting steering operation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function due to corrosion no oil in damper (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing pitted (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine oil badly degraded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 18,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to underside

Fail 2 Jun 2017 18,960 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to underside

Pass 28 May 2016 17,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 16,494 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 16,493 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 14,594 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 11,886 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 11,886 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 8,296 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 SZR is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SZR, 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 SZR registered?

SM09 SZR is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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