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MJ58 CEK

2008 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,880 mi
Last recorded83,880 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Grande Punto60,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 CEK
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 83,880 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded & Flexi Pipe Is Worn

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both Rear (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both Rear (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tailgate slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Oct 2022 83,880 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded & Flexi Pipe Is Worn

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both Rear (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both Rear (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tailgate insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Tailgate slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Jun 2021 73,074 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 73,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2020 67,464 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 58,486 miles

Engine oil leak @ filter.

Rear exhaust silencerdeteriorating.

o/s front tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

Fail 31 Jan 2019 58,485 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by stop lamp. (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine oil leak @ filter.

Rear exhaust silencerdeteriorating.

o/s front tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

o/s rear lower position lamp not working.

Pass 11 Jan 2018 52,415 miles

Engine oil not showing on dipstick,one litre added before test.

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall.

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 45,890 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear exhaust badly corroded.

Pass 8 Dec 2015 40,052 miles

Child seats in rear prevents proper checks of seat belts

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing badly on edges

Fail 8 Dec 2015 40,052 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror outer cover missing (6.1.C.1)

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

Child seats in rear prevents proper checks of seat belts

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing badly on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2014 32,247 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 27,181 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 21,691 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 21,690 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 16,596 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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MJ58 CEK is a 2008 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Grande Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 60,850 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 MJ58 CEK, 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 18 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 MJ58 CEK registered?

MJ58 CEK is a 2008 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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