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SM59 MHU

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,050 mi
Last recorded58,050 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 58,050 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 58,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 42,822 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 42,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 33,585 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 30,895 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 30,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise n/side rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2018 28,699 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED AT REAR

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 26,556 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 26,556 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 24,053 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 24,053 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 20,832 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 17,656 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 13,748 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 9,376 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r tyre walls perished near inner whl rims

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 MHU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MHU, 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 MHU registered?

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

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