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MJ04 PZV

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,665 mi
Last recorded86,665 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 86,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 86,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 79,392 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 79,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 73,615 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 73,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 52,493 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 42,260 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 38,143 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 31,635 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 27,437 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 24,622 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 24,622 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 21,362 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 17,604 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 17,604 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 13,238 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 9,214 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 9,214 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 PZV is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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