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MJ04 RCV

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,952 mi
Last recorded93,952 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 RCV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 93,952 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 90,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 80,437 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 69,009 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

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

nearside front tyre close to limit and perished

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated (still secure)

unable to test nearside aim

Fail 26 Jul 2016 69,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres perished

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

nearside front tyre close to limit and perished

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated (still secure)

unable to test nearside aim

Pass 15 Jul 2015 62,453 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 58,287 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 55,885 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 55,048 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front wipers ripped

nsf brake pipe is loose

nsf flexi brake hose is perishing

nsr tyre perishing

osf brake hose securing clip corroded

osr flexi brake hose perishing

rear exhaust moint is perished

Pass 27 Jul 2012 53,200 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 50,720 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 50,673 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

nearside wiper blade splitting

offside wiper blade splitting

Pass 12 May 2010 46,024 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 46,024 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 40,446 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 40,446 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 35,103 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 28,757 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 RCV is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RCV, 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 RCV registered?

MJ04 RCV is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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