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SM09 ZFO

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,211 mi
Last recorded91,211 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 91,211 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 91,122 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Central Rear Lower Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 87,164 miles

Coolant leak at pipe on engine ()

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 87,164 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak at pipe on engine ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 81,558 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 80,736 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 80,736 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 78,245 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 78,245 miles

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

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

All 4 tyres worn on inside AND outside edges

Pass 29 Aug 2017 74,977 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 66,884 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 66,883 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 55,140 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 55,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 44,310 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 44,310 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2013 33,572 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 21,711 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 ZFO is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZFO, 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 ZFO is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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