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MJ04 LVU

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,208 mi
Last recorded64,208 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 64,208 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 64,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 58,925 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 54,115 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 54,115 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 49,632 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 49,632 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 44,775 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 40,606 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 36,390 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 31,334 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 25,603 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 25,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2008 20,328 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 20,328 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 17,802 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 17,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre cracked slightly

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 LVU is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LVU, 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 LVU registered?

MJ04 LVU is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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