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SV09 VBL

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,202 mi
Last recorded96,202 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 VBL
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 96,202 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake poor effort

Fail 13 Apr 2026 96,202 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system union to pipe on subframe (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake poor effort

Pass 7 Apr 2025 89,904 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 89,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 83,813 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 83,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 77,349 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 71,771 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 71,752 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 66,717 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 66,714 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle, holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavy corrosion in rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 63,601 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 63,597 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 58,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 52,593 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 52,593 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 47,799 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 42,100 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,584 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 30,604 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 30,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 25,651 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 20,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 20,278 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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SV09 VBL is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SV09 VBL, 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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SV09 VBL is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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