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MJ04 LVP

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

93,178 mi
Last recorded93,178 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2025 93,178 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 89,945 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 89,945 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 82,400 miles

underside of vehicle covered in greased

Pass 24 Mar 2022 81,781 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 81,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 80,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 80,168 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 78,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 77,342 miles

Nearside door mirror insecure

Rear wiper defective

Fail 13 Mar 2019 77,342 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside door mirror insecure

Rear wiper defective

Pass 12 Mar 2018 66,501 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 66,501 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 58,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 58,354 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 52,977 miles

Front brake pads getting low

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2015 46,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 46,915 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 39,595 miles

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

a lot of mud under vehicle

Fail 27 Feb 2014 39,595 miles

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

a lot of mud under vehicle

Pass 15 Feb 2013 29,288 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 27,394 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 27,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 23,740 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 23,740 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise both front tyres split badly inner sidewalls

advise front discs heavily corroded

advise osr tyre badly perished in sidewall

Pass 12 Aug 2009 15,305 miles

there are minor cracks to the sidewalls of both rear tyres

Fail 11 Aug 2009 15,305 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

there are minor cracks to the sidewalls of both rear tyres

Pass 23 Aug 2008 13,325 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 11,752 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 11,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LVP is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 MJ04 LVP, 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 LVP registered?

MJ04 LVP is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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