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MJ17 VHA

2017 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,123 mi
Last recorded43,123 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat Punto30,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ17 VHA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 43,123 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil pan/ sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both dry (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 43,123 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil pan/ sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both dry (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 39,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 37,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 32,640 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 12 Jul 2022 27,246 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 27,246 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 21,214 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 14,820 miles

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

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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MJ17 VHA is a 2017 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 30,513 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 MJ17 VHA, 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 9 years old, this Fiat Punto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MJ17 VHA registered?

MJ17 VHA is a 2017 Fiat Punto, first registered on 2 August 2017.

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The MOT history for MJ17 VHA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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