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SM59 LBJ

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,368 mi
Last recorded72,368 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 LBJ
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 72,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant level low coolant stain age around water way on side on engine

engine has bad oil leaks around sump area

exhaust back box corroded on outer casing exhaust heat shield rattling and loose

Pass 10 Jan 2017 66,747 miles

aux belt noisy

engine has oil leaks

exhaust backbox corroded on outer casing

front number plate detierating

Fail 10 Jan 2017 66,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

aux belt noisy

engine has oil leaks

exhaust backbox corroded on outer casing

front number plate detierating

n/s/f tyre perishing on outer wall near legel limit

o/s/r tyre near legel limit and perishing on outer wall and cracking in tread

Pass 7 Jan 2016 64,604 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 62,984 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 62,977 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2014 57,331 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front offside front offside rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Fail 18 Jan 2014 57,330 miles

Nearside Front 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake has long travel advise brake check

nearside front offside front offside rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Pass 23 Nov 2012 39,356 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 39,355 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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SM59 LBJ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LBJ, 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 LBJ registered?

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

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