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SM09 ZFU

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,610 mi
Last recorded105,610 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 ZFU
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 105,610 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 98,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 90,217 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 76,693 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 76,607 miles

Central Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 73,677 miles

bonnet release handle broken

Fail 11 Feb 2021 73,677 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 11 Feb 2020 72,583 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 72,583 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 71,922 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake efficiency low

Pass 12 Feb 2018 71,065 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 69,838 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 6 Feb 2017 69,837 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 4 Feb 2016 68,677 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 68,671 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 63,026 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 47,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jul 2013 30,360 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 22,334 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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 ZFU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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