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SV59 VBN

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,544 mi
Last recorded89,544 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 VBN
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 89,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 84,149 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 86,149 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber feels weak when testing wheel for play

Pass 25 Nov 2019 82,771 miles

General underbody corrosion to steering,braking and suspension componants.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber upper mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak from lower offside of engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 82,771 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to frontpipe union. (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion to steering,braking and suspension componants.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber upper mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak from lower offside of engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 74,890 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Nov 2018 74,890 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 64,229 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 54,103 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 48,748 miles

all four tyres close to legal limit

Pass 14 Oct 2014 41,372 miles

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

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

corrosion to both rear shock absorbers

engine sump is corroded

front exhaust mounting corroded away

Fail 13 Oct 2014 41,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

corrosion to both rear shock absorbers

engine sump is corroded

front exhaust mounting corroded away

offside front tyre very close to limit of 1.6mm

Pass 7 Oct 2013 32,815 miles

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

exhaust deterated

Fail 7 Oct 2013 32,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust deterated

Pass 28 Sep 2012 25,673 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 VBN is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV59 VBN, 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 VBN registered?

SV59 VBN is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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