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MJ58 BWL

2008 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

103,221 mi
Last recorded103,221 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Grande Punto60,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 BWL
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 103,221 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))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 99,575 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 99,566 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 90,898 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 90,898 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 86,662 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 86,661 miles

Brake performance not tested O/S/F tyre cut to cords within central 3/4 of tyre (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 82,696 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 82,695 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 78,655 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 72,390 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 72,385 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 64,340 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back slightly corroded

Fail 14 May 2018 64,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust back slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 55,505 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

boot doesn't open

exhaust back box slightly corroded

mirror inside vehicle missing

Fail 21 Mar 2017 55,505 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

boot doesn't open

exhaust back box slightly corroded

mirror inside vehicle missing

Pass 12 Feb 2016 52,060 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 36,215 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 36,215 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014 36,196 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 27,309 miles

o/s/f tyre --- outer sidewall perished.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre --- outer sidewall perished.

n/s/r tyre --- outer sidewall perished.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 17,655 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 17,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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MJ58 BWL is a 2008 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MJ58 BWL, 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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What year was MJ58 BWL registered?

MJ58 BWL is a 2008 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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