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MJ04 LXG

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,223 mi
Last recorded87,223 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 87,223 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 82,512 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 82,512 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 77,772 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 77,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 72,059 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 66,830 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Mar 2013 66,825 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Mar 2012 59,669 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 51,962 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 43,144 miles

tailgate damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2010 43,144 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

tailgate damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2009 33,470 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

rear body damage

Pass 23 Mar 2009 33,470 miles

rear body damage

Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,109 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 26,108 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 18,981 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 LXG 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 LXG, 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 LXG registered?

MJ04 LXG is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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