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MJ04 RBU

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,902 mi
Last recorded82,902 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 82,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

floors/inner sills corroding

rear sills corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2022 82,432 miles

floors/inner sills corroding

front exhaust mounting corroded

n/s handbrake cable starting to p[erish

o/s front tyre worn on inside

rear sills corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2021 81,742 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

hand brake cables starting to perish

some underbody rust

Pass 9 Oct 2020 80,484 miles

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

handbrake cables starting to perish

o/s rear brake low efficiency

some underbody rust

Pass 18 Oct 2019 79,882 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

handbrake cables starting to rust

silencer system corroded

some underbody rust

Pass 26 Oct 2018 79,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake cables starting to perish

o/s handbrake low efficiency

underbody rust needs addressing

Pass 29 Sep 2017 77,271 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake cables starting to perish

o/s handbrake low efficiency

some underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2016 76,431 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated 2x (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear brake low efficiency

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear handbrake low efficiency

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 72,756 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 71,478 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front silencer mounting corroded

some underbody rust

Pass 9 Oct 2013 66,978 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front silencer mounting corroded

o/s rear tyre starting to lose shape

some underbody rust

Fail 9 Oct 2013 66,975 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front silencer mounting corroded

o/s rear tyre starting to lose shape

some underbody rust

Pass 17 Oct 2012 61,806 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion on sump

Fail 17 Oct 2012 61,806 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on sump

Pass 25 Oct 2011 57,726 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front discs warped

Fail 25 Oct 2011 57,726 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front discs warped

Fail 14 Oct 2010 52,871 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 52,871 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 46,514 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 37,603 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 37,603 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 15 Apr 2008 37,400 miles

condensation in h/lamps

Pass 17 Apr 2007 35,121 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 35,121 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 RBU is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RBU, 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 RBU is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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