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SM59 VOB

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,817 mi
Last recorded72,817 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 72,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed underneath

Pass 13 Aug 2025 66,842 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens dull (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2024 63,327 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Rear subframe corroded also rear suspension components

Pass 25 Aug 2023 59,383 miles

Sub frame, rear axle and suspension components corroded.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear most bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 54,582 miles

Corrosion to suspension components but not excessive.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2022 54,570 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Suspension components very rusty

Fail 23 Aug 2022 54,525 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Suspension components very rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2021 51,084 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components rusty

Fail 26 Aug 2021 51,082 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components rusty

Pass 8 May 2020 47,364 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 43,061 miles

Back box outer skin corroded.

Leak at N/S drive shaft seal.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 43,055 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Back box outer skin corroded.

Leak at N/S drive shaft seal.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 40,170 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 35,067 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 35,059 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 29,131 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 29,094 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 24,227 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 24,081 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 VOB is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VOB, 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 VOB registered?

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

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