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MJ04 LWW

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

49,364 mi
Last recorded49,364 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 49,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine oil leak sump

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Mar 2016 49,364 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak sump

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Mar 2015 45,991 miles

front anti-roll bar bushs have cracks o/s/f & o/s/f

n/s/f head light pattern

n/s/f wiper blade

rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion o/s/r & n/s/r

Fail 31 Mar 2015 45,991 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front anti-roll bar bushs have cracks o/s/f & o/s/f

n/s/f head light pattern

n/s/f wiper blade

rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion o/s/r & n/s/r

Pass 12 Mar 2014 42,799 miles

exhaust back box blow

front antiroll bar bushes cracks / slight play

front brake hose slight twist n/s/f

n/s/f wiper blade

n/s/r tyre cracks to side wall

rear brake hose ferrules slight rust o/s/r & n/s/r

Fail 12 Mar 2014 42,799 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

exhaust back box blow

front antiroll bar bushes cracks / slight play

front brake hose slight twist n/s/f

n/s/f wiper blade

n/s/r tyre cracks to side wall

rear brake hose ferrules slight rust o/s/r & n/s/r

Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,017 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,017 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 32,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 28,290 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside rear tyres sidewalls perishing

nearside front brake hose twisted slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2011 28,290 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside and offside rear tyres sidewalls perishing

nearside front brake hose twisted slightly

Pass 7 Apr 2010 23,713 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 20,079 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2007 15,517 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 LWW is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LWW, 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 LWW registered?

MJ04 LWW is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is MJ04 LWW safe to buy?

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