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MJ04 RCF

2004 Fiat Punto

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,827 mi
Last recorded80,827 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 RCF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 80,827 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 80,827 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 75,550 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,970 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 64,078 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 63,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine oil level is on minnimum

front wiper linkage is very worn!!

speedometer is not working

Pass 1 Aug 2014 61,625 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 61,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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 13 Jul 2013 56,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 51,831 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 46,581 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

speedo defective

Pass 9 Jul 2011 46,581 miles

speedo defective

Pass 17 Jul 2010 41,484 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 35,230 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 31,838 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,371 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 28,361 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 RCF is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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