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SD57 XEF

2007 Fiat Grand Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,007 mi
Last recorded63,007 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Fiat Grand Punto56,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD57 XEF
MakeFiat
ModelGrand Punto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 63,007 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 63,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 59,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 59,516 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 57,958 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 57,945 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 55,050 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 50,127 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 50,126 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 43,806 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 43,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 38,372 miles

Offside Front abrormaltyre wear

heat shield at rear loose hanging off

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2019 38,368 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front abrormaltyre wear

heat shield at rear loose hanging off

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 33,137 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 33,135 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2017 28,602 miles

front brake pads worn to limit

n/s wiper starting to split

Pass 27 Oct 2016 22,143 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 22,143 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 18,963 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside front seat not tilting for access to rear but is secure when in an upright position.

Nearside front wiper torn but still clearing screen effectively

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (3.5.1i)

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking.

Fail 10 Dec 2015 18,895 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside front seat not tilting for access to rear but is secure when in an upright position.

Nearside front wiper torn but still clearing screen effectively

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (3.5.1i)

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking.

Pass 5 Dec 2014 14,814 miles

Rear seat centre seatbelt locking mechanism casing missing, but mechanism working ok

Fail 5 Dec 2014 14,814 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear seat centre seatbelt locking mechanism casing missing, but mechanism working ok

Pass 20 Dec 2013 11,299 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012
Pass 28 Oct 2011 6,128 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 4,339 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Grand Punto?

Based on 118,499 MOT tests across 7,649 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
5,651
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
7,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 2,845
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,642
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,553
position lamp(s) not working 1,166
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SD57 XEF is a 2007 Fiat Grand Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2007 Fiat Grand Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 56,765 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 Grand Punto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 2,845 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD57 XEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Grand Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Fiat Grand Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SD57 XEF registered?

SD57 XEF is a 2007 Fiat Grand Punto, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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