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MJ04 LVX

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,238 mi
Last recorded148,238 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 148,238 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 148,105 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 135,485 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres low tread badly worn on edges strong advise o/s

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

both rear shocker top bushes worn

exhaust front bracket broken

exhaust leaking front pipe strong advise

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

front brake discs worn

o/s rear parking brake effort slightly low

poor dip beam images headlamps oxidized

rear indicators slightly discoloured

slight play top steering column

Fail 12 Jun 2017 135,485 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres low tread badly worn on edges strong advise o/s

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

both rear shocker top bushes worn

exhaust front bracket broken

exhaust leaking front pipe strong advise

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

front brake discs worn

o/s rear parking brake effort slightly low

poor dip beam images headlamps oxidized

rear indicators slightly discoloured

slight play top steering column

Pass 20 Jun 2016 121,712 miles

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyres badly worn on edges strong advise

cat heat shield insecure

engine oil leak

front exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust deteriorated and blowing also heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Jun 2016 121,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyres badly worn on edges strong advise

cat heat shield insecure

engine oil leak

front exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust deteriorated and blowing also heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2015 103,826 miles

both front brake discs worn and pads very low

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

engine oil leak andsump corroded

front exhaust bracket broken

n/s of front subframe corroded not holed strong advise

n/s rear tyre low andcracking in treads

Fail 15 Jun 2015 103,811 miles

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front brake discs worn and pads very low

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

coolant leak also top missing

engine oil leak andsump corroded

front exhaust bracket broken

n/s of front subframe corroded not holed strong advise

n/s rear tyre low andcracking in treads

Pass 19 Jun 2014 89,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 89,087 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 83,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2012 77,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine oil sump corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2012 77,192 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 70,264 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 70,264 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 65,424 miles

Sump appears to be slightly porous.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 59,013 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear tyre side walls starting to crack and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Jun 2008 50,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

windscreen scratched on edge of sweeped area

wiper linkage very badly worn

Fail 3 Jun 2008 50,982 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

windscreen scratched on edge of sweeped area

wiper linkage very badly worn

Pass 21 Jun 2007 37,868 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 LVX 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 60%.

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 LVX, 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 LVX is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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