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MJ53 WZV

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

72,496 mi
Last recorded72,496 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 WZV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 72,496 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 72,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 69,189 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer door handle 1/2 missing buy sill working

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 69,114 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer door handle 1/2 missing buy sill working

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 52,253 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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 52,253 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced fioor pian (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced fioor pian (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 41,482 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 41,482 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 39,398 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 39,398 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 37,099 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 34,570 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 34,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

back box blowing on joint needs resealing

both rear springs corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 31,848 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 31,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box knocking on rear bumper

offside front tyre close to limmits

Pass 31 Jul 2012 29,389 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 26,743 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 24,368 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 24,368 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 22,177 miles

n/s wiper arm slight wear

Fail 30 Jul 2009 22,177 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s wiper arm slight wear

Pass 1 Aug 2008 19,819 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)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2007 17,344 miles

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

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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MJ53 WZV is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MJ53 WZV, 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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MJ53 WZV is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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