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MF04 VSG

2004 Fiat Punto

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

56,370 mi
Last recorded56,370 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 VSG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 56,370 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front subframe corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2021 56,092 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

all rear suspension components weak and corroding including coil springs

exhaust very weak and corroded

floor weak in places and corroding

front shock absorber casings weak

front subframe corroding

o\s front inner wing [under bonnet] corroding

rear brake compensater weak

Pass 17 Aug 2020 54,927 miles

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

Front all suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2020 54,927 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front all suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 54,763 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o\s and n\s (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (2.4.C.1b)

all suspension components corroding

centre rear seat belt casing cracked [works okay]

rear exhaust weak and corroded

rear floor weak and corroding

Fail 11 May 2018 54,763 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users faded (1.8.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed o\s and n\s (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o\s and n\s (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (2.4.C.1b)

all suspension components corroding

centre rear seat belt casing cracked [works okay]

rear exhaust weak and corroded

rear floor weak and corroding

Pass 16 May 2017 54,659 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust weak corroded

n/s o/s rear floor corroded in places

Pass 9 Apr 2016 53,071 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brakes just in balance

rear tyres n/s o/s perished splitting

under cover fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 52,130 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear tyres perished n/s o/s

Pass 28 Feb 2014 52,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust weak and corroded

rear jacking points corroding on surface

rear tyre walls damaged and perished [just passable]

wiper blades worn

Fail 27 Feb 2014 52,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust weak and corroded

rear jacking points corroding on surface

rear tyre walls damaged and perished [just passable]

wiper blades worn

Pass 22 Oct 2012 49,120 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 45,667 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 45,667 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 36,713 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

rear number plate partially obscured by tow bar

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 6 Jan 2010 29,835 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking on sidewall

offside rear has slight cracking on side wall

tow bar covers number plate slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2010 29,835 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking on sidewall

offside rear has slight cracking on side wall

tow bar covers number plate slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2008 20,073 miles

nearside rear/ offside rear tyres have slightly perished sidewalls

Pass 14 Jan 2008 14,217 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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MF04 VSG is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 56,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF04 VSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MF04 VSG is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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