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MJ04 VFD

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,026 mi
Last recorded78,026 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 78,026 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 65,147 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 59,817 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 59,817 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,660 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

o/s/r tyre has minor cracks in outer sidewall (no cords showing)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 53,652 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

o/s/r tyre has minor cracks in outer sidewall (no cords showing)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 47,099 miles

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

n/s and o/s front and n/s rear tyres side walls cracking

n/s parking brake recording considerably lower effort when compared to o/s

Fail 6 Jul 2011 47,099 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s and o/s front and n/s rear tyres side walls cracking

n/s parking brake recording considerably lower effort when compared to o/s

Pass 9 Jul 2010 40,528 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 40,517 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 37,045 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008

low reading nearside parking brake

Pass 29 Jun 2007 23,874 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)

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 VFD is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VFD, 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 VFD registered?

MJ04 VFD is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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The MOT history for MJ04 VFD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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