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MH04 CZC

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,820 mi
Last recorded77,820 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 77,820 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise strong drivers seat back frame twisted requires replacement

advise strong front brake pads very low

both rear coil springs badly corroded

both rear shock-absorber bush's deteriorated

front brake discs badly worn and pitted

Fail 26 Sep 2017 77,762 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle and rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image (plastic lenses deteriorated ) (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise strong drivers seat back frame twisted requires replacement

advise strong drivers seat back frame twisted requires replacement

advise strong front brake pads very low

both rear coil springs badly corroded

both rear shock-absorber bush's deteriorated

front brake discs badly worn and pitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 75,107 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension top mount noisy when turned

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 75,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play lower column universal joint has play in clamp to steering rack shaft (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front suspension top mount noisy when turned

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

both offside tyres low on pressure

Pass 5 Oct 2015 72,835 miles

car had front end bump

coolant fan dmaged

front brake discs worn and pitted

nearside plastic inner wheel arch missing

offside rear tyre out of shape

rear seat bottom insecure

Fail 5 Oct 2015 72,835 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective hub nut (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

car had front end bump

coolant fan dmaged

front brake discs worn and pitted

nearside plastic inner wheel arch missing

offside rear tyre out of shape

rear seat bottom insecure

Fail 16 Jul 2014 65,826 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 65,826 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 60,018 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 60,018 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 55,752 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 55,747 miles

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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 51,050 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 51,050 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

both rear brakes noisy , advise rectification

Pass 30 Jul 2010 48,221 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 30 Jul 2010 48,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 9 Jul 2009 42,450 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 42,450 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 35,005 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 35,005 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 26,959 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 26,957 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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MH04 CZC is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CZC, 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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MH04 CZC is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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