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MJ04 LWM

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,192 mi
Last recorded86,192 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 86,192 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine oil breather pipe is deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2014 86,192 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil breather pipe is deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2014 80,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

throttle pedal rubber missing

Fail 12 Mar 2014 80,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

throttle pedal rubber missing

Pass 4 Apr 2013 70,924 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 70,924 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 61,726 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 47,621 miles

n/s/f macpherson strut upper bearing slightly stiff

Pass 1 Apr 2010 43,214 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 37,588 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 27,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 27,183 miles

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

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

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 LWM is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LWM, 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 LWM is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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