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SM09 SZV

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,294 mi
Last recorded55,294 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2019 55,294 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust rear silencer box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 45,709 miles

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

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

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2017 42,026 miles

Oil leak sump poris ()

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2017 42,024 miles

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

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

Oil leak sump poris ()

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 39,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 39,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 35,007 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 28,927 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 28,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 24,314 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 23,388 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 17,860 miles

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

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 SZV is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SZV, 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 SZV registered?

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

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