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OV59 JWJ

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

58,479 mi
Last recorded58,479 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 JWJ
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 58,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 58,479 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 50,712 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 50,701 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 50,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear back box corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2023 49,174 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear back box corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2023 49,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear back box corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2022 46,922 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear back box corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 43,091 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 41,080 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer case corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber outer case corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2020 41,080 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer case corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber outer case corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2019 38,361 miles

Front Radiator support damaged but secure

Front bumper damage

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 34,616 miles

Front Bumper damage

Front Coolant leak Radiator ()

Front Radiator support damaged but secure

Fail 25 Oct 2018 34,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper damage

Front Coolant leak Radiator ()

Front Radiator support damaged but secure

Pass 17 Oct 2017 29,047 miles

damage to radiator support housing but is still secure

exhaust back box corroded

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged, no cords exposed

Fail 17 Oct 2017 29,047 miles

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

damage to radiator support housing but is still secure

exhaust back box corroded

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged, no cords exposed

Pass 20 Oct 2016 24,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 20,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

body damage to vehicle

walls perished on both rear tyres

Fail 22 Oct 2015 20,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

body damage to vehicle

walls perished on both rear tyres

Pass 21 Oct 2014 16,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

cracks in sidewalls of all tyres

Pass 22 Oct 2013 11,933 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 11,933 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 7,841 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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OV59 JWJ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OV59 JWJ, 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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OV59 JWJ is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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