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SM59 OAJ

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024
Pass 19 Jan 2023

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

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

back box exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2022 59,809 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 57,042 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 52,464 miles

Nearside Front seat tilt mechanism not working

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly on edge

exhaust rear silencer corroding

Fail 9 Dec 2019 52,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Front seat tilt mechanism not working

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly on edge

exhaust rear silencer corroding

Pass 11 Dec 2018 47,633 miles

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

exhaust rear silencer corroding

front registration plate deteriorating

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on stepped edge 175/65/15

nearside rear tyre wearing and cracking slightly on stepped edge

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2018 47,633 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

exhaust rear silencer corroding

front registration plate deteriorating

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on stepped edge 175/65/15

nearside rear tyre wearing and cracking slightly on stepped edge

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2017 41,722 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 35,695 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s + o/s/rear ()

small breather pipe at rear of engine split

Fail 28 Nov 2016 35,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s + o/s/rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

small breather pipe at rear of engine split

Pass 27 Nov 2015 30,762 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 30,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 26,277 miles

offside rear tyre cracking slightly between tread

Fail 11 Dec 2014 26,277 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre cracking slightly between tread

Pass 16 Dec 2013 22,885 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 22,885 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 16,760 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 OAJ 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 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 OAJ, 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 OAJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for SM59 OAJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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