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MJ04 ULT

2004 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,011 mi
Last recorded83,011 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 ULT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2020 83,011 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position does not open with normal control (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust system insecure back box tied up with string (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear floor both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function excessive movement in piston and tube (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both wheels (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated not severely (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

radiator cooling fan not working/ engine overheating during test

Pass 28 May 2019 75,149 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 70,934 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt shaft end weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 70,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt shaft end weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 68,471 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres worn and cracking

Fail 18 Apr 2017 68,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres worn and cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2015 65,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

item removed

nearside rear tyre cracked and cut on sidewall

sump corroded and leaking

Fail 5 Dec 2015 65,803 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear( white ) (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

item removed

nearside rear tyre cracked and cut on sidewall

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 17 Dec 2014 61,914 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 61,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 60,608 miles

slight blow from centre exhaust section

Fail 13 Aug 2013 60,584 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management warning light on

front tyre pressures low

nearside door mirror missing

slight blow from centre exhaust section

Pass 1 Oct 2012 57,668 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 57,668 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2011 49,190 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Pass 24 Sep 2010 42,658 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 35,234 miles

(1.5A.1d)The nearside rear indicator colour is slightly deteriorated

(1.5A.1d)The offside rear indicator colour is slightly deteriorated

(3.6F.3)The brake load sensing valve operating lever is partial restricted in its free movement indicating service is due

(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 040Kgf indifferent throughout their operating range

Pass 1 Oct 2008 28,487 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 21,639 miles

(3.7.A.2.e)the front brake imbalance 21% is close to the legal limit,recommend servicing

(3.7.A.5.C)the rear service brakes rate of change approximately 030Kgf indifference,recommend servicing

(6.3)New legistlation forthcoming October 01st 2007 may require the number plates fitted to this vehicle to be changed for the next mot test

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 ULT is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Yellow 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 ULT, 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 ULT is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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