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SM59 LCO

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

115,523 mi
Last recorded115,523 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 115,523 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 115,479 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 105,935 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak At thermostat and coolant very low. ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Oct 2021 105,935 miles

Emissions not tested Due to blow at exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak At thermostat and coolant very low. ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2020 96,926 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre sleeve. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Around steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Preventing the ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread. 175/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both axle bushes slightly worn. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 96,925 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top boot. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre sleeve. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Around steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread. 175/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both axle bushes slightly worn. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 89,046 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive @sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 89,046 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive @sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 80,238 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 68,010 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 68,010 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 60,448 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 60,448 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 52,838 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 45,392 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

back box outer skin splitting

Fail 5 Sep 2014 45,392 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

back box outer skin splitting

Pass 1 Jul 2013 39,812 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 39,812 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 31,781 miles

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

exhaust tail box slighty deteriorated

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 LCO is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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