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MJ04 LVR

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

134,287 mi
Last recorded134,287 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 LVR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 134,287 miles

corrosion on engine sump and oil leak.

cracking on rear tyres and 2.5mm.

damage to front number plate

o/s door check strap missing.

Fail 12 Jan 2018 134,287 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on engine sump and oil leak.

cracking on rear tyres and 2.5mm.

damage to front number plate

o/s door check strap missing.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 125,534 miles

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

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

ageing cracks rear tyres.

o/s front door check strap missing.

rear wiper split.

slight corrosion on sump and oil leak.

timing belt history.

Fail 12 Jan 2017 125,534 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

ageing cracks rear tyres.

o/s front door check strap missing.

rear wiper split.

slight corrosion on sump and oil leak.

timing belt history.

Pass 11 Jan 2016 118,085 miles

ageing cracks n/s and o/s rear tyres.

o/s door check strap missing.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 110,038 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 110,038 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 105,644 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 105,644 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 99,008 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 99,008 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front obligatory indirect vision device insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 91,208 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 91,208 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 82,049 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 70,069 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 70,069 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 59,412 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 59,412 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 43,005 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 LVR is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LVR, 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 LVR registered?

MJ04 LVR is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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