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MJ53 YAK

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,745 mi
Last recorded100,745 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 YAK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2017 100,745 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear suspension beam getting corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2016

both front floors and sills to floors getting corroded

rear beam bushes getting worn

Fail 14 Oct 2016

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

both front floors and sills to floors getting corroded

rear beam bushes getting worn

Fail 13 Jul 2015 72,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust silencer heat sheild insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2015 72,189 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust silencer heat sheild insecure

Fail 8 Jul 2014 67,505 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear position, unable to carry out full belt inspection

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 67,505 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear position, unable to carry out full belt inspection

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 63,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside wiper blade torn

Pass 13 Jul 2012 58,581 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 58,578 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 52,954 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 46,065 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 42,867 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 35,608 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 27,538 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 17,770 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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MJ53 YAK is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Black 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 MJ53 YAK, 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 YAK is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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