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MJ59 JVN

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,332 mi
Last recorded81,332 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 JVN
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 81,332 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 81,332 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 78,594 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 76,185 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 76,184 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 74,544 miles

Front both top mounts making noise

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 74,541 miles

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

Front both top mounts making noise

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 73,555 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 73,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 72,618 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2020 72,618 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2019 70,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

both front headlamps slightly insecure

rear exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2018 68,435 miles

BACK BOX EXAUST,OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 62,275 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 54,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2015 47,725 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 47,725 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 39,758 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 31,054 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 31,054 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 21,306 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 JVN is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 JVN, 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 JVN registered?

MJ59 JVN is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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