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SM59 MKD

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,127 mi
Last recorded74,127 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 74,127 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 68,392 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 68,390 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 63,030 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 63,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 57,658 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 56,307 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 56,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 50,511 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

oil leak at gear box

slight damage to pad sensor

Fail 22 Jan 2019 50,511 miles

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

Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

oil leak at gear box

slight damage to pad sensor

Pass 29 Jan 2018 46,607 miles

Coolant level below minimum

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 41,605 miles

back box outer shroud corroded

slight fluctuation front brakes

tail gate damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2016 32,860 miles

Nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 32,860 miles

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

Nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil level below minimum

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 12 Jan 2015 24,764 miles

Centre rear seat belt buckle under the seat

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

Nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 24,764 miles

Centre rear seat belt buckle under the seat

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

Nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Pass 3 Jan 2014 20,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 17,332 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Advise o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

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 MKD is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MKD, 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 MKD registered?

SM59 MKD is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is SM59 MKD safe to buy?

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