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MJ04 VHZ

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,983 mi
Last recorded78,983 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 78,983 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 70,969 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 70,964 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 62,944 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear bumper insecure

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

rear box rubber support deteriorating

wiper linkage worn

Fail 1 Apr 2014 62,944 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear bumper insecure

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

rear box rubber support deteriorating

wiper linkage worn

Pass 2 Apr 2013 56,792 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,046 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside rear wheel buckled

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2012 50,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Coolant leak

Nearside rear wheel buckled

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2011 43,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front and n/s rear inner wheel rims buckled

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front pipe damaged

Fail 12 May 2011 43,069 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front and n/s rear inner wheel rims buckled

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front pipe damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2009 28,702 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine oil low

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre uneven wear low tread/possible front wheel alignment required

Fail 11 Nov 2009 28,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine oil low

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre uneven wear low tread/possible front wheel alignment required

Fail 14 Oct 2008 21,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

accident damage evident to front end of vehicle does not appear of a serious nature

airbag warning lamp on

front brake discs corroded corrosion in general under front end of vehicle/evident of being stood or stored

noise on clutch needs further investigation

rear wiper split and worn

Pass 14 Oct 2008 21,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

accident damage evident to front end of vehicle does not appear of a serious nature

airbag warning lamp on

front brake discs corroded corrosion in general under front end of vehicle/evident of being stood or stored

noise on clutch needs further investigation

rear wiper split and worn

Pass 12 Apr 2007 21,127 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 VHZ is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VHZ, 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 VHZ is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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