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MF04 VTA

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,489 mi
Last recorded94,489 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 VTA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2018 94,489 miles

Brake valve leaking brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush rear shocker bush has excessive play (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken COIL spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush shocker has excessive movement (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel rear brakes (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Statutory seat belt missing center seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded REAR AXLE HAS CORROSION 30CM FROM SPRING AND SHOCKER MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no washers (blocked ) (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

both rear coil springs rusty

child seat fitted tested seat belt best i can

o/s/r Tyre cracking

oil leak

rear wiper ripped

Pass 25 Jan 2017 79,157 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 79,157 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs getting worn

o/s/r indicator starting to show white light

Pass 9 Feb 2016 77,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 77,606 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 72,979 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 66,405 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 59,789 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Oil leak

o/s/f strut top mounting slightly corroded.

Fail 17 Apr 2013 59,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Both rear coil springs corroded

Oil leak

o/s/f strut top mounting slightly corroded.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 55,171 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 55,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 46,185 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 37,298 miles

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

n/s/f tyre side wall perished

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

Pass 20 Apr 2009 32,845 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2008 28,782 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 28,782 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,860 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 VTA is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

MF04 VTA is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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