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MF04 VSY

2004 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,708 mi
Last recorded103,708 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 VSY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 103,708 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 94,714 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 83,051 miles

Corrosion to Sump. Sump Very Thin Slight Oil Leak

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 71,255 miles

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

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

engine sump becoming damp

front tyres = n/s worn on outer edge - o/s worn on inner edge

offside front wheel has a lot of lean in at top of wheel

Fail 5 Apr 2012 71,255 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine sump becoming damp

front tyres = n/s worn on outer edge - o/s worn on inner edge

offside front wheel has a lot of lean in at top of wheel

Pass 11 Apr 2011 61,854 miles

Coolant leak

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

nsf seat back worn

osf door lock faulty

rear shocker bushes worn

rear wiper split

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2011 61,854 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

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

nsf seat back worn

osf door lock faulty

rear shocker bushes worn

rear wiper split

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 52,994 miles

both headlamp unit, lenses becoming opaque starting to scatter beam aims

damage to offside front suspension, top of tyre bent inwards

Fail 1 Apr 2010 52,993 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp unit, lenses becoming opaque starting to scatter beam aims

damage to offside front suspension, top of tyre bent inwards

Pass 8 Apr 2009 44,079 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 44,079 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 35,357 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 35,357 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 26,585 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2007 26,585 miles

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

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

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

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 VSY is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VSY, 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 VSY registered?

MF04 VSY is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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