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MJ04 NGU

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,667 mi
Last recorded126,667 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 126,667 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 118,567 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded offside nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2019 118,507 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2018 110,720 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

engine oil sump corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2018 110,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 101,985 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 99,299 miles

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

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

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

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

slight exhaust blow at front joint

Pass 22 May 2013 99,282 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 18 May 2013 99,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 91,754 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside wiper blade tip damaged

Pass 6 May 2011 76,831 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 62,324 miles

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

wipers not auto parking

Pass 6 May 2009 51,711 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 43,440 miles

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 10 May 2007 33,396 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 33,194 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside bottom ball joint dust cover split

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 NGU is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NGU, 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 NGU registered?

MJ04 NGU is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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