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MJ04 LVM

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,714 mi
Last recorded91,714 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 LVM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 91,714 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 91,707 miles

Emissions not tested in complete exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect deteriated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect deteriated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper misaligned (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached blowing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 87,642 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 87,641 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wiper linkage (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working Linkage broken (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 85,199 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 85,198 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit P Terminal (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2019 79,792 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2018 67,622 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 66,414 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Feb 2017 66,414 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 62,123 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 57,066 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 47,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 40,429 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,367 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 27,925 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 26,406 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 22,586 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 18,133 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 29 May 2007 12,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LVM is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LVM, 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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MJ04 LVM is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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