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SM59 VLX

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,320 mi
Last recorded177,320 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 177,320 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 177,314 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 149,953 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2023 149,952 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 121,598 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 55,370 miles

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

sump porrus

Pass 25 Sep 2020 53,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 50,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 50,085 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 46,764 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 43,582 miles

Front brake discs slight corrosion on inside

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 40,977 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 40,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 37,785 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 34,113 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 30,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f wiper blade poor

Pass 28 Dec 2012 23,227 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 VLX is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VLX, 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 VLX registered?

SM59 VLX is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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