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SV59 VBG

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,376 mi
Last recorded100,376 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 VBG
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 100,376 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake high may need adjustment or repair (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 99,683 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 87,942 miles

Front exhaust hanger broken

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear exhaust tailbox outer skin corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 87,941 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front exhaust hanger broken

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear exhaust tailbox outer skin corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 77,261 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust back box outer casing corroded/flaking

exhaust flexi pipe mesh split

Pass 25 Jan 2016 66,317 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly corroded on inner

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly corroded

Offside Front brake disc slightly corroded on inner

Offside Front roughness in top strut bearing

Offside Rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 56,097 miles

Coolant leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front strut top mountings slightly rough in operation

Pass 30 Oct 2013 39,804 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 27,589 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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SV59 VBG is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV59 VBG, 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 SV59 VBG registered?

SV59 VBG is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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