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MJ53 YAU

2004 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,060 mi
Last recorded67,060 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 YAU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 67,060 miles

exhaust mount splitting & blowing on joint

osr tyre cracking

play/knock through steering rack

rear floor corroding

rear shock absorber bushes splitting/movement

Fail 9 Feb 2018 67,060 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust mount splitting & blowing on joint

osr tyre cracking

play/knock through steering rack

rear floor corroding

rear shock absorber bushes splitting/movement

Pass 31 Jan 2017 59,738 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 59,738 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 23 Feb 2016 51,511 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust mounting split but exhaust still secure.

Pass 28 Mar 2015 49,831 miles

both front suspension rear bushes splitting

brake pipes slight corrosion

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2014 46,805 miles

coil springs corroded heavily at rear

front rack end inner joints slight free play

rear shock asorbers weak

underbody corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2014 46,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

coil springs corroded heavily at rear

front rack end inner joints slight free play

rear shock asorbers weak

underbody corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2013 43,931 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre low tread and cut

offside rear floor pan corroded

rear exhaust rubber split but still surporting exhaust

underbody corroded in places

Pass 17 Mar 2012 41,212 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front seat belt slow at retracting last part

noise on steering when rocking it

under body corroded in places

Fail 17 Mar 2012 41,212 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front seat belt slow at retracting last part

noise on steering when rocking it

under body corroded in places

Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,472 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 37,472 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

air bag & engine light on

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

nearside front tyre worn more on egdes but razed tread & sidewall damage

noise from steering when rocking it poss from column but no play

offside front tyre sidewall damage

slight play at steering wheel

wipers poor & juddering on screen slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2010 34,667 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 32,065 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,682 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 28,682 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 25,624 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 YAU is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YAU, 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 YAU is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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