CarVerify

Free Car Check

SM59 HYY

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

47,758 mi
Last recorded47,758 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 HYY
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 47,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 47,758 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 42,012 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 42,012 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

sump corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 40,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2022 37,568 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

slight corrosion on some brake pipes under coating

Fail 2 Dec 2022 37,567 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

slight corrosion on some brake pipes under coating

Pass 4 Nov 2021 35,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2020 32,624 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres cracking

suspension components corroded eg springs, shocks, arms etc

Fail 2 Dec 2020 32,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front strut bearings slightly seized (o/s worst)

exhaust corroded

front tyres cracking

suspension components corroded eg springs, shocks, arms etc

Pass 5 Nov 2019 30,625 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

o/s/f strut bearing slightly siezed

slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 14 Nov 2018 29,030 miles

exhaust tailpipe outer skin corroded but still secure

Pass 7 Nov 2017 26,901 miles

both rear shocks and springs corroding

front sub frame starting to corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded plus exhaust corroding.

rear number plate cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2016 22,912 miles

both front tyres worn on inner plus close to limit 195/55/16 87h

both rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

steering lock dose not operate when key is removed from ignition but car is fitted with a engine immobilisation device

Pass 9 Nov 2015 19,246 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

front tyres slightly worn

Pass 4 Nov 2014 17,069 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge 195/55/16 87h

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2014 17,069 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge 195/55/16 87h

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 14,798 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 12,146 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
Full Fiat Grande Punto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SM59 HYY 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 SM59 HYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM59 HYY?

You can check the full history of SM59 HYY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SM59 HYY registered?

SM59 HYY is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 17 November 2009.

Is SM59 HYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 HYY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM59 HYY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SM59 HYY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.