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MF54 VFJ

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,119 mi
Last recorded95,119 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 VFJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 95,119 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 92,896 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 92,894 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 88,060 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 87,936 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 81,878 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 81,878 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 76,223 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag lamp illuminated

Fail 18 Mar 2013 76,222 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag lamp illuminated

front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 70,407 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 17 Mar 2011 64,197 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 64,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 57,136 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 57,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 47,243 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 47,179 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 32,071 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 32,071 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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MF54 VFJ is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MF54 VFJ, 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 MF54 VFJ registered?

MF54 VFJ is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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