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MJ04 VFB

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

68,029 mi
Last recorded68,029 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 VFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 68,029 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 68,029 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 67,356 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 67,356 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 65,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 65,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 64,688 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 64,688 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 62,690 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 61,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2020 57,683 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 55,072 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 51,204 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 46,010 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 38,844 miles

both front tyres wearing low at inside edge

both rear tyres cracking

offside rear park brake ineed of some adjustment or repair

Pass 22 May 2015 38,481 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 May 2014 38,250 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 37,809 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 37,809 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 37,288 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 37,287 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 36,845 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 36,844 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 34,191 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 34,190 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 30,044 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 30,044 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 22,015 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 16,927 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 VFB is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 VFB, 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 VFB registered?

MJ04 VFB is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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