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MJ58 TAU

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,934 mi
Last recorded94,934 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 TAU
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 94,934 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 12 Jan 2026 94,934 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 28 Jan 2025 87,666 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 87,666 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jan 2025 87,666 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2024 78,047 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR AXLE MOUNTS AND SUSPENSION

Fail 22 Jan 2024 78,047 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR AXLE MOUNTS AND SUSPENSION

Pass 18 Jan 2023 67,632 miles

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR EXHAUST BOX

Fail 17 Jan 2023 67,630 miles

Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR EXHAUST BOX

Pass 26 Jan 2022 59,565 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 51,999 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 50,507 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 48,995 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 45,762 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 42,776 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 39,108 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 34,205 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 30,465 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 26,527 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 22,886 miles

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

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 TAU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ58 TAU, 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 MJ58 TAU registered?

MJ58 TAU is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 8 January 2009.

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