MOT Status
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96,202 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
parking brake poor effort
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
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))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
nail in n/s/r tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the Fiat Grande Punto?
Based on 204,412 MOT tests across 13,115 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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