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ML59 OLJ

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,419 mi
Last recorded94,419 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 OLJ
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 94,419 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 94,412 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 91,350 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 91,296 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 88,389 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 88,387 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside cable broke during test (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 85,413 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 85,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 83,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi defective

Pass 2 Feb 2021 79,737 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 77,134 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake has a large imbalance and only just met requirements

Fail 23 Jan 2020 77,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake has a large imbalance and only just met requirements

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 69,371 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 69,371 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 60,703 miles

EXHAUST BACK CORRODED

Pass 7 Jan 2017 54,497 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 51,231 miles

rear silencer coming apart corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2016 51,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear silencer coming apart corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2014 46,615 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 39,886 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 39,886 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 32,300 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ML59 OLJ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ML59 OLJ, 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 ML59 OLJ registered?

ML59 OLJ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is ML59 OLJ safe to buy?

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