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HJ59 OLU

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 OLU
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025
Pass 1 Nov 2024
Fail 1 Nov 2024

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2024

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Yellow warning on dash

Pass 25 Oct 2023

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2023

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2022

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Sign of engine coolant leaking from the bottom of the radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on its inner brake faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm inner rear bush is starting to split from its bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm inner rear bush is starting to split from its bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021
Pass 19 Oct 2020 85,777 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2019 61,356 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 42,486 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged secured with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion in general exhaust system rear box heavily

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2017 36,624 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear objects ,items ,etc.not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 5 Sep 2016 33,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked

both rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2015 28,613 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded, tail section more so

rear tyres have perished/cracked sidewalls

Fail 10 Sep 2015 28,613 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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded, tail section more so

rear tyres have perished/cracked sidewalls

Pass 23 Sep 2014 22,174 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front and nearside rear brakes have slight binding

rear silencer very corroded and has slight leak

Pass 17 Sep 2013 20,520 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 16,834 miles

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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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HJ59 OLU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ59 OLU, 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 HJ59 OLU registered?

HJ59 OLU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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