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BJ59 DYB

2009 Fiat Grand Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,556 mi
Last recorded101,556 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grand Punto58,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 DYB
MakeFiat
ModelGrand Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 101,556 miles

corrosion towards the rear

Pass 6 Sep 2024 98,516 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 98,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 93,506 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight faded

Offside Front headlight faded

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 93,506 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front headlight faded

Offside Front headlight faded

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 86,044 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 86,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 81,681 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 77,121 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 73,097 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 66,209 miles

Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened nearside and offside upper bearings worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 58,457 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres tread starting to crack

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 50,195 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres tread starting to crack

Pass 10 Sep 2015 44,150 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 36,148 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 28,476 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 21,371 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)

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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BJ59 DYB is a 2009 Fiat Grand Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Fiat Grand Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 58,622 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ59 DYB, 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 17 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 BJ59 DYB registered?

BJ59 DYB is a 2009 Fiat Grand Punto, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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