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MJ04 VJN

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,444 mi
Last recorded85,444 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 85,444 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 85,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 85,216 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 84,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jul 2014 80,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 73,911 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 73,911 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 66,072 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 66,072 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 58,707 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 58,707 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 50,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 47,747 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 47,747 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 42,926 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 37,144 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 VJN is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VJN, 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 VJN registered?

MJ04 VJN is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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