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MF04 VSP

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,312 mi
Last recorded87,312 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 VSP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 87,312 miles

Nearside headlight lens faded

Offside Rear tyre snow and mud

interior mirror missing

oil leaks

Fail 6 Apr 2016 87,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/70/14 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside headlight lens faded

Offside Rear tyre snow and mud

interior mirror missing

oil leaks

Pass 2 Apr 2015 83,079 miles

Interior mirror missing

Oil leak

Rear shocker top bushes deterioated

Snow tyre fitted to offside rear

Sump corroded

Underbody corroded

Wipers not parking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 78,487 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre side wall splitting

snow tyres fitted on rear

sump corroded

wiper tandem has had a repair

Fail 29 Mar 2014 78,487 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre side wall splitting

snow tyres fitted on rear

sump corroded

wiper tandem has had a repair

Pass 2 Apr 2013 73,706 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 73,704 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 64,851 miles

Airbag light on

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted to rear

Exhaust flexy starting to deterioate

Front water pipe under manifold starting to deterioate and leak

Sump starting to corrode

Fail 30 Mar 2012 64,851 miles

Airbag light on

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted to rear

Exhaust flexy starting to deterioate

Front water pipe under manifold starting to deterioate and leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Sump starting to corrode

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 56,981 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

aerial bent

airbag light on

coolant level at minimum

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to split

rear flexi hose ferrules starting to corrode

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 31 Mar 2010 50,802 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 50,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 42,966 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 32,554 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 22,449 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 22,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 VSP is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VSP, 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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What year was MF04 VSP registered?

MF04 VSP is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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