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MJ04 UYR

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

119,970 mi
Last recorded119,970 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2019 119,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by wish bone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (axle) rear spring mounting cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 114,321 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 112,069 miles

load valve stiff

nearside front tyre bold on edges

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2016 106,526 miles

both n/s tyre s on legal limit ./

exhaust back box tyrapped up close to exhaust

n/s/ headlamp just met pattern criteria ./

o/s/f sear back remains in upright position ./

o/s/r light cluster loose but secure

seal on fuel cap worn ./

Fail 7 Jun 2016 106,526 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both n/s tyre s on legal limit ./

exhaust back box tyrapped up close to exhaust

n/s/ headlamp just met pattern criteria ./

o/s/f sear back remains in upright position ./

o/s/r light cluster loose but secure

seal on fuel cap worn ./

slight rear footbrake inbalance ./

Pass 2 Jun 2015 102,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2015 102,659 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 93,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2014 93,540 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2013 87,347 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 57,047 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 81,352 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 81,216 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 81,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 74,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine check light on

front heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Jun 2011 74,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine check light on

front heat shield insecure

Pass 19 May 2010 63,619 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 63,619 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 51,949 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 51,944 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake stationary pin locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 38,066 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 38,066 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 33,414 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 UYR is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 UYR, 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 UYR is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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