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SM59 LCF

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,241 mi
Last recorded128,241 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 128,241 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres are wearing on the outer edge

Fail 6 Oct 2021 128,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres are wearing on the outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2020 117,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside handbrake cable mounting in poor condition

Offside Front wheel is stiff to turn

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted

slight oil leak from gearbox

sump pan rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2019 106,064 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 106,064 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 89,766 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

slight bad earth on offside rear lights

Fail 26 Sep 2018 89,766 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

slight bad earth on offside rear lights

Pass 3 Oct 2017 73,866 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 73,865 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 67,958 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 67,957 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 59,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box deteriated (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 59,114 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box deteriated (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 49,815 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 41,161 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 30,170 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
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SM59 LCF is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LCF, 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 LCF registered?

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

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