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SM59 XOE

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,396 mi
Last recorded129,396 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 129,396 miles

Front subframe undersealed

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2025 129,392 miles

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

Front Sub-frame has an unsafe modification welded repair (5.3.3 (c) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2025 129,388 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2024 120,231 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer shock absorber casing corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2024 120,221 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to broken exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust system broken at rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 111,586 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 111,583 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle corroded and holed at offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 98,551 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 98,551 miles

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

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 95,676 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 95,676 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 91,673 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 83,600 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 77,985 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 77,985 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 71,414 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 66,100 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 61,214 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 61,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 57,534 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 49,579 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 34,350 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 XOE is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XOE, 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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SM59 XOE is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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