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SM59 MHL

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,495 mi
Last recorded87,495 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 MHL
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 87,495 miles

Both front seat backrests do not tilt forward

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 87,488 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TOP RUBBER BOOT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Front bumper is damaged

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle is covered in underseal

Pass 17 Jan 2024 84,131 miles

under carriage heavily undersealed

Fail 17 Jan 2024 84,131 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

under carriage heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Feb 2023 78,581 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2022 72,890 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 66,574 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 62,270 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 62,270 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 56,409 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 48,180 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 48,180 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 44,076 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 44,076 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 41,293 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 35,156 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 25,660 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 19,899 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 MHL is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MHL, 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 MHL registered?

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

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