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SM59 XNG

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

103,449 mi
Last recorded103,449 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 103,449 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

both inner cv gaitors weeping slightly

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2024 101,098 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

both headlamps discoloured

both headlamps discoloured

both inner cvgaitors cabletied and weeping slightly

nearside front bumper damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2024 101,098 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

both headlamps discoloured

both headlamps discoloured

both inner cvgaitors cabletied and weeping slightly

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2023 97,678 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inner boots leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Road wheel slightly distorted All wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 97,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear flashing with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inner boots leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Road wheel slightly distorted All wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 92,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 92,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 87,273 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))

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 87,273 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 81,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust flexi damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2020 81,852 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust flexi damaged

exhaust rear backbox corroded

Pass 3 May 2019 74,313 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 74,313 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 65,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front and near side rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2018 65,488 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front and near side rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 56,301 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 51,696 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 40,445 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 40,445 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 37,820 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 29,635 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 21,818 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 21,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XNG is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XNG, 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 XNG registered?

SM59 XNG is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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