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MJ04 VDM

2004 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,463 mi
Last recorded64,463 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 VDM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 64,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 62,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil leak

oil sump corroded

Pass 6 May 2015 54,817 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 45,146 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid low

drivers seat tilt mechanism faulty

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall not showing cords(185/55/15v)

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread nail in outer shoulder and slightly out of shape(185/55/15v)

offside front tyre wearing low(185/55/15v)

offside rear tyre cracked in tread and slightly out of shape(185/55/15v)

oil leak

rear wiper split

Fail 2 May 2014 45,146 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid low

drivers seat tilt mechanism faulty

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall not showing cords(185/55/15v)

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread nail in outer shoulder and slightly out of shape(185/55/15v)

offside front tyre wearing low(185/55/15v)

offside rear tyre cracked in tread and slightly out of shape(185/55/15v)

oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 3 May 2013 37,926 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

drivers seat tilt mechanism faulty

nearside rear tyre badly cracked in tread wearing low and has a nail in outer shoulder 185/55/15v

rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 May 2013 37,926 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

drivers seat tilt mechanism faulty

nearside rear tyre badly cracked in tread wearing low and has a nail in outer shoulder 185/55/15v

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 May 2012 33,436 miles

Oil leak

o/s/front seat back wont tilt foreward

Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,075 miles

air bag light on indicating a fault

rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Apr 2011 30,073 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

air bag light on indicating a fault

front brake discs corroded on inner braking surface recommend replace

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Apr 2010 25,963 miles

air bag light on indicating a fault

Fail 28 Apr 2010 25,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

air bag light on indicating a fault

Fail 24 Apr 2009 21,768 miles

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

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 24 Apr 2009 21,768 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 28 Apr 2008 17,524 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 13,667 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 VDM is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VDM, 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 VDM registered?

MJ04 VDM is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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