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SM09 UCY

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,755 mi
Last recorded81,755 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 UCY
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 81,755 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded os,ns areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 81,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded os,ns areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 77,285 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded os,ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 77,285 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 75,150 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 75,145 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Undertray likely to become detached inner wheel (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2020 72,526 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2020 72,526 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2019 70,313 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic surround (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 70,313 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic surround (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 66,445 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 60,935 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 52,394 miles

rear exhaust system detoriated

Pass 17 Dec 2014 46,015 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 41,953 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 32,138 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 21,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UCY is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UCY, 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 UCY registered?

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

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