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MJ04 RUV

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,006 mi
Last recorded83,006 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 83,006 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 79,977 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 79,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high no pattern (lens frosted) (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened adjacent to lower wishbone mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high no pattern(lens frosted) (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened strut top mount snagging on lock to lock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 78,096 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens foggy (1.7.5a)

Offside Front damper top bearings assembly noisy in operation

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

clutch pedal rubber displaced

Pass 18 May 2016 73,997 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

offside front upper strut mounting grabbing on lock to lock

Fail 11 May 2016 73,997 miles

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail bottom stabiliser (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed handle freed off (6.2.B.1a)

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

offside front upper strut mounting grabbing on lock to lock

Pass 19 May 2015 63,039 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front damper top bearigs operation noisy

Fail 19 May 2015 63,039 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both front damper top bearigs operation noisy

Pass 21 May 2014 51,591 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)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 15 May 2014 51,414 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 May 2013 44,717 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2013 44,717 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 39,782 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 34,472 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 28,821 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 23,525 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 23,525 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise nearside front wiper blade worn

Pass 22 May 2008 18,058 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 12,896 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 RUV 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 RUV, 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 RUV registered?

MJ04 RUV is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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