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MH04 DBX

2004 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,746 mi
Last recorded69,746 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 DBX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 69,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 69,739 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 60,462 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 60,462 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 51,464 miles

covers on floors

rear springs rusting

Fail 19 Oct 2016 51,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front discs scored and lipped round edges (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

covers on floors

rear springs rusting

Pass 16 Oct 2015 41,599 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 41,585 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 30,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 21,984 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 14,423 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 14,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 11,500 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 10,991 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 9,708 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 8,800 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 8,792 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 7,566 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 DBX is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MH04 DBX, 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 DBX registered?

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

Is MH04 DBX safe to buy?

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