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PJ59 JVH

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

194,218 mi
Last recorded194,218 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 JVH
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 194,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 194,216 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 187,164 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 169,797 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 159,824 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 159,822 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam headlight switch faulty (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 147,910 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 135,831 miles

front brake discs showing wear.

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 135,831 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

front brake discs showing wear.

Pass 29 Nov 2019 129,093 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 118,221 miles

high level brake light not working.

Pass 2 Dec 2017 110,489 miles

high level brake lamp inop

Fail 2 Dec 2017 110,489 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes when indicator on (1.1.A.3f)

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 2 Dec 2016 102,308 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 102,308 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 98,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 98,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 69,079 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded through.

Fail 27 Jan 2015 69,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded through.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 38,845 miles

tail box outer skin showing corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2013 22,148 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 22,135 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 21,618 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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PJ59 JVH is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PJ59 JVH, 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 PJ59 JVH registered?

PJ59 JVH is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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