MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,721 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
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))
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)
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
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
rear exhaust system corroded
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
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)
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)
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?
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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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What year was SM09 UFV registered?
SM09 UFV is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 21 July 2009.
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