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MJ59 HCL

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,255 mi
Last recorded69,255 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 HCL
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 69,255 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axel beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2024 64,012 miles

exhaust has minor leak

Pass 23 Nov 2023 59,485 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 59,115 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 59,115 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 57,655 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 57,655 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 56,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust rear box rusty

Fail 10 Nov 2020 56,673 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust rear box rusty

Pass 9 May 2019 51,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 46,828 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 42,948 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 42,931 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 42,863 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front side light dim

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear bootlid doesn't open

Pass 17 Jun 2016 41,228 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 41,183 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (chalked) Worn on outer shoulder (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working main beam (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

wiring fault to front headlamps.

Pass 2 Apr 2014

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

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

gear box seal near to inner cv is leaking.

Pass 1 Dec 2012 19,410 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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MJ59 HCL is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MJ59 HCL, 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 MJ59 HCL registered?

MJ59 HCL is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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