2009 Fiat Punto 1.4L Petrol · MJ59 KOB
2009 Fiat Punto (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 135,483 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,483 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ59 KOB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 135,483 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ59 KOB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Fiat Punto (MJ59 KOB) between July 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
MJ59 KOB Mileage History
- 16/07/2024127,475 mi
- 16/07/2024127,475 mi
- 30/07/2025135,480 mi+8,005 mi
- 15/09/2025135,482 mi+2 mi
- 15/09/2025135,483 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,866 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat Punto / Grande Punto / Punto Evo
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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