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MJ04 LUW

2004 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

59,134 mi
Last recorded59,134 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 LUW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 59,134 miles

front suspension arms x 2 rear bushes worn to service excess . rear damper top bushes worn to service excess

head lamp s lenses showing deterioration

near side front head lamp bracket broken

near side front inner cv boot slight leak

rear coil springs showing corrosion

Fail 2 May 2024 59,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working head light bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted bead damage revealing tyre bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel retaining bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

front brakes discs and pads worn to service excess / in need of replacement discs and pads asap .

front suspension arms x 2 rear bushes worn to service excess . rear damper top bushes worn to service excess

head lamp s lenses showing deterioration

near side front head lamp bracket broken

near side front inner cv boot slight leak

rear coil springs showing corrosion

Pass 19 May 2023 57,957 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 54,538 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 54,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 52,792 miles

off side front tyre worn low , near side rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2019 50,749 miles

front tyres showing slight uneven wear / worn low, to be reinspected in 1000 miles

rear bumper slight damage

Pass 21 May 2018 50,474 miles

Rear bumper offside insicure

Rear shock absorbers top bushes slightly deteriorating

Pass 9 Jun 2017 46,379 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 46,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 46,178 miles

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

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

Offside Front some damage to tyre outer sidewall no cords exposed

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 45,221 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 45,221 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 43,984 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 42,787 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 41,954 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 41,951 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 36,945 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 29,173 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 29,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 22,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 22,176 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 16,362 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 16,362 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 13,609 miles

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

front screen has been marked by old wiper blade.

some corrosion on front exhaust union.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 13,609 miles

front screen has been marked by old wiper blade.

some corrosion on front exhaust union.

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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MJ04 LUW is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MJ04 LUW, 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 MJ04 LUW registered?

MJ04 LUW is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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