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BD58 NLJ

2008 Fiat Grande Punto

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,610 mi
Last recorded120,610 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Grande Punto60,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 NLJ
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 120,610 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 116,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 113,449 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 May 2024 113,447 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2023 109,306 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 109,303 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 105,289 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 95,383 miles

rear engine stabiliser failed

Fail 12 Oct 2020 95,366 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear engine stabiliser failed

Pass 19 Sep 2019 89,637 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2019 89,631 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Backbox corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 78,594 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 69,292 miles

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracked and perished (borderline)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil been leaking heavily but not at time of test (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Jul 2017 69,292 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily worn lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracked and perished (borderline)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil been leaking heavily but not at time of test (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2016 60,765 miles

the exhaust rear silencer is in poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2015 53,857 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 48,790 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 39,297 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 39,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 31,858 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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BD58 NLJ is a 2008 Fiat Grande Punto in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Grande Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 60,850 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 BD58 NLJ, 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 18 years old, this Fiat Grande Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD58 NLJ is a 2008 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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