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MH04 DCV

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,049 mi
Last recorded113,049 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 DCV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2015 113,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at bottom arm rear mount (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at bottom arm rear mount (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened close to shocker, on inner wing reqion (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside sill slightly corrded

Offside door check strap/hinge clicking & noisy

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between centre pipe to rear (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn slight side to side wear on parking brake lever (3.1.5)

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil load sensing valve (3.6.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 106,927 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 100,573 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 100,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 93,082 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall starting to deterioate

Pass 29 Oct 2011 86,564 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 86,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 79,372 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre is cracking in sidewall

slight deterioration to centre flexi exhaust pipe

slight deterioration to centre/rear exhaust joint

sump has slight corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2010 79,372 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre is cracking in sidewall

slight crack in nearside front of windscreen in zone b but not exceeding the 40mm radius

slight deterioration to centre flexi exhaust pipe

slight deterioration to centre/rear exhaust joint

sump has slight corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2009 65,391 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 53,346 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 53,110 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 38,584 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 DCV is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DCV, 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 DCV registered?

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

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