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SM59 JHH

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,768 mi
Last recorded73,768 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 JHH
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 73,768 miles

Front subframe corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2021 73,729 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2020 68,852 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 68,782 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 63,657 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 63,657 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 63,652 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 63,652 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2018 53,390 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside rear shockabsorber (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2018 53,390 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside rear shockabsorber (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 42,115 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 42,114 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front (4.1.D.1b)

coil spring broken offside front (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 32,660 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 22,954 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 16,310 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 13,143 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 13,143 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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SM59 JHH is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SM59 JHH, 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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SM59 JHH is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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