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MJ59 JVG

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 98,027 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 98,024 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 88,378 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing slightly worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65 r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper strut top bearing slightly worn

Fail 8 Jul 2024 88,378 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing slightly worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65 r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper strut top bearing slightly worn

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 75,881 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 75,881 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 70,008 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 70,008 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 66,779 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 63,114 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 60,847 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 55,339 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 50,711 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 45,598 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 39,600 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 33,556 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 31,901 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 26,660 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 20,971 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 JVG is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ59 JVG, 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 JVG registered?

MJ59 JVG is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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The MOT history for MJ59 JVG shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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