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MJ04 VDD

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,710 mi
Last recorded199,710 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 VDD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2016 199,710 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Body sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 181,774 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 164,975 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 144,877 miles

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

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

airbag warning light on

drivers door lock faulty

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 10 Dec 2012 144,877 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

airbag warning light on

coolant level low

drivers door lock faulty

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

oil leak

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 21 Dec 2011 129,185 miles

engine oil leak in turbo area

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 8 Dec 2010 107,679 miles

Engine management and SRS llight illuminated on dash

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 107,679 miles

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

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

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

Engine management light and SRS light illuminated

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 91,777 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 74,271 miles

Exhaust back box heavily corroded.

Pass 2 Jan 2008 56,121 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 50,543 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 VDD is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VDD, 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 VDD is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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