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SM59 MMF

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,488 mi
Last recorded79,488 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 79,488 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Brake noise noticed on RBT test

General corrosion underneath

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on outer edge , STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 75,388 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 75,388 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Noisy (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 71,144 miles

Advise , tracking check

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inside, STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside, nail in tyre also, STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Water leak from side of engine, requires attention

Pass 9 Oct 2020 66,639 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Sump corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2020 66,639 miles

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

Front Brace under engine close to exhaust

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 63,936 miles

General corrosion underneath, heavy in places

Oil low

Sump corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2019 63,936 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil low

Sump corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2018 57,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Wipers noisy

Pass 6 Oct 2017 51,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge and around 3mm

Nearside front disc inner face marked

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge and around 3mm tread depth

STRONG ADVISE, exhaust in poor condition

Tracking check

Fail 5 Oct 2017 51,468 miles

Offside 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb may be incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge and around 3mm

Nearside front disc inner face marked

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge and around 3mm tread depth

STRONG ADVISE, exhaust in poor condition

Tracking check

Pass 25 Nov 2016 43,440 miles

O/S/R TYRE ON 2.5MM TREAD DEPTH

Fail 25 Nov 2016 43,440 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

O/S/R TYRE ON 2.5MM TREAD DEPTH

Pass 19 Nov 2015 33,416 miles

KNOCK FROM DRIVERS SIDE REAR

PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BACK DOES NOT FOLD FORWARD

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK AT FRONT FLEXI

Fail 18 Nov 2015 33,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

KNOCK FROM DRIVERS SIDE REAR

N/S/R TYRE ON 2.3MM TREAD DEPTH

PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BACK DOES NOT FOLD FORWARD

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK AT FRONT FLEXI

Pass 14 Nov 2014 27,023 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2014 27,023 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Slight bind at nearside rear wheel

Pass 3 Dec 2013 18,023 miles

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 11,937 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 MMF is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 MMF, 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 MMF registered?

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

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