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MJ04 UVG

2004 Fiat Punto

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

120,057 mi
Last recorded120,057 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 UVG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 120,057 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Oil leak engine ()

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (both sides) and slightly damaged on jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 1 Jul 2017 120,057 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Oil leak engine ()

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (both sides) and slightly damaged on jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Jun 2016 108,042 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Rear seats in downward position not allowing seat belt inspections

under body of vehicle excessively soiled

Fail 18 Jun 2016 108,042 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Rear seats in downward position not allowing seat belt inspections

under body of vehicle excessively soiled

Pass 4 Jun 2015 104,364 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 104,364 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 98,305 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 92,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 92,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 88,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine managment warning light on

Fail 14 May 2012 88,021 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine managment warning light on

Pass 4 May 2011 72,513 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine managment light on

nearside rear wheeal bearing slight noise when rotated

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Fail 4 May 2011 72,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine managment light on

nearside rear wheeal bearing slight noise when rotated

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Pass 20 Apr 2010 57,006 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 56,842 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 41,854 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 41,515 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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 UVG is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 UVG, 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 UVG is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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