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MJ04 PZU

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,635 mi
Last recorded82,635 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 82,635 miles

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

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

handbrake just met requirements

Pass 2 Apr 2017 82,232 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2017 82,232 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 77,609 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 77,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 77,593 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' centre (8.3.1b)

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 74,279 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 74,279 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 66,550 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 66,550 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 65,331 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 59,348 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 53,677 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 50,390 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 47,907 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 44,710 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 37,013 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 PZU is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 56,088 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PZU, 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 PZU is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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