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SV59 XFR

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

151,058 mi
Last recorded151,058 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 151,058 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 151,055 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 148,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is worn low around the edges of tread.

Offside Front Seat belt anchor plastic shroud missing.

Offside Front Tyre is worn low around the edges of tread.

Fail 11 Dec 2024 148,674 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both Headlight lenses are deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre is worn low around the edges of tread.

Offside Front Seat belt anchor plastic shroud missing.

Offside Front Tyre is worn low around the edges of tread.

Pass 14 Dec 2023 139,475 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 139,473 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 139,458 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened next to suspension arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 129,198 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 129,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 120,572 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 120,572 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 105,469 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 105,469 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 90,560 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 90,551 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 72,305 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 72,300 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 56,376 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 56,376 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 45,751 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 42,974 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside rear handbrake cable outer casing broken

Fail 11 Jan 2016 42,974 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside rear handbrake cable outer casing broken

Pass 7 Jan 2015 35,386 miles

nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken

offside rear hand brake cable outer casing split

Fail 6 Jan 2015 35,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken

offside rear hand brake cable outer casing split

Pass 6 Jan 2014 28,802 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 23,506 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 XFR is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 XFR, 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 XFR registered?

SV59 XFR is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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