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MJ04 PZW

2004 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,841 mi
Last recorded71,841 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 PZW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 71,841 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 68,393 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Sep 2017 68,393 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 64,853 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 61,589 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre tread cracking

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 61,589 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on inner edges

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread cracking

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 57,475 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perished

rerar shocker top bush perished

Fail 23 Sep 2014 57,475 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perished

rerar shocker top bush perished

Pass 23 Sep 2013 52,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to crack

front wiper linkage has been repaired

Fail 23 Sep 2013 52,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

front wiper linkage has been repaired

Pass 17 Sep 2012 49,266 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 49,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 45,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 45,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 43,088 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 43,087 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)

Pass 14 May 2009 35,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2008 30,730 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 24,569 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 PZW is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PZW, 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 PZW registered?

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

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