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MJ04 VJA

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,589 mi
Last recorded73,589 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 73,589 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 69,380 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 65,322 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 62,157 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 55,694 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 45,852 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 40,214 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

airbag warning light on

Fail 1 Sep 2010 40,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

airbag warning light on

Pass 28 Jul 2009 36,194 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 36,194 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 29,366 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 23,150 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 23,150 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2007 21,343 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

airbag light staying on

Pass 11 Apr 2007 21,343 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

airbag light staying on

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 VJA 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 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJA, 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 VJA registered?

MJ04 VJA is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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