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MJ04 LVL

2004 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,857 mi
Last recorded122,857 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 LVL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 122,857 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 122,846 miles

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 116,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 116,704 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 108,527 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 108,527 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 95,816 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 95,816 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 90,345 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 90,344 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 82,204 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 72,292 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 72,292 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 62,605 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 62,603 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 53,115 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 42,799 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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MJ04 LVL is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LVL, 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 LVL registered?

MJ04 LVL is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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