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SM59 LGN

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,817 mi
Last recorded85,817 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 85,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 85,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 78,822 miles

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 70,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 64,667 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 63,019 miles

Front Shock casing corroded

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

Offside Front wing mirror cover damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 60,458 miles

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

Offside Front mirror taped

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

general corrosion underside

Fail 5 Feb 2021 60,457 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front mirror taped

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

general corrosion underside

Pass 30 Jan 2020 59,220 miles

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

Offside Front mirror cover damaged

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

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

general corrosion underside

Pass 27 Feb 2019 56,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 56,562 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 54,430 miles

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 3 Feb 2018 54,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 16 Feb 2017 53,095 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 46,003 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front door mirror taped

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2016 46,003 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front door mirror taped

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 35,343 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexi has slight movement and slight leak

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2015 35,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front exhaust flexi has slight movement and slight leak

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 24,882 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 21,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 15,988 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 LGN is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LGN, 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 LGN registered?

SM59 LGN is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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