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SM59 LGZ

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,690 mi
Last recorded48,690 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 48,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 48,688 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Sump corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2022 47,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing deteriorating (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump deteriorating keep under observation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box /tail deteriorating badly and heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2022 47,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing deteriorating (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump deteriorating keep under observation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box /tail deteriorating badly and heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2021 45,994 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing deteriorating (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump deteriorating keep under observation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 45,717 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 45,409 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 45,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 44,937 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 44,937 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 44,422 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 44,422 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 39,525 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 34,034 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 34,034 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 26,169 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 18,697 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 LGZ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LGZ, 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 LGZ registered?

SM59 LGZ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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