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MH04 CHK

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,429 mi
Last recorded98,429 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 CHK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 98,429 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 98,429 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 98,418 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction offside visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 87,880 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 87,880 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 78,248 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 75,828 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 75,822 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 73,325 miles

tyres osr6mm osf3mm nsr7mm nsf4mm

Fail 15 Aug 2017 73,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tyres osr6mm osf3mm nsr7mm nsf4mm

Pass 12 Aug 2016 71,244 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 68,840 miles

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

osr7mm osf4mm nsr7mm nsf2mm

Fail 21 Aug 2015 68,835 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

osr7mm osf4mm nsr7mm nsf2mm

Pass 21 Aug 2014 65,225 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 65,143 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 59,456 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 59,456 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 52,958 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 50,777 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 44,696 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 44,696 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 37,838 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 25,808 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 17,746 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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MH04 CHK is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MH04 CHK, 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 MH04 CHK registered?

MH04 CHK is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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