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SM59 LBF

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

171,356 mi
Last recorded171,356 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 LBF
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 171,356 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 158,861 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 158,858 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 143,789 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 143,789 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 126,275 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 113,864 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 113,820 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 106,097 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 105,969 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate slightly deteriorated (still readable)

rear silencer corroded and starting to break up (not blowing)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 101,466 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and breaking up (not blowing)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 101,466 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and breaking up (not blowing)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 79,248 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 59,549 miles

slight play in n/s/f drop link

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 LBF is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LBF, 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 SM59 LBF registered?

SM59 LBF is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is SM59 LBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 LBF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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