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MJ04 VDR

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,403 mi
Last recorded78,403 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 78,403 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 78,403 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 72,440 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 72,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 68,984 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 68,916 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 66,410 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2013 66,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2012 63,382 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2011 58,396 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 58,396 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 52,945 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 52,945 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 46,373 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,934 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 40,169 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 VDR is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VDR, 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 VDR registered?

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

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