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SM09 UFV

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,721 mi
Last recorded82,721 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 UFV
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2021 82,721 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at offside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure Heat shield at rear insecure/detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Offside & nearside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Sub-frame likely to fail Corroded excessive & holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at nearside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly on jacked position,unable to check wheel bearing properly.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & nearside. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion advancing. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake travel not excessive

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 30cms from rear axle fixings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle under-side at rear general corrosion.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Lightly scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 75,350 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 75,350 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 71,184 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 65,961 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 65,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 20 Aug 2016 59,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box marginal corossion (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

sump corroded and pouris

Fail 20 Aug 2016 59,475 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box marginal corossion (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

sump corroded and pouris

Pass 7 Aug 2015 49,220 miles

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2014 40,992 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 40,990 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine oil topped up before test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding

Pass 2 Aug 2013 31,742 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 31,742 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 24,614 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn on inner sides.

Exhaust system slightly corroded and blowing.

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UFV is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UFV, 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 UFV is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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