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MJ04 LXF

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,518 mi
Last recorded79,518 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 79,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 77,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 74,117 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 74,117 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 72,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre fatigue

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 70,281 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 68,063 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 58,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2014 58,832 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on dash

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,615 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 40,019 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 31,218 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 26,884 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 26,871 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,986 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 18,751 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 14,350 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 LXF 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 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LXF, 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 LXF is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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