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MJ53 YBO

2004 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,991 mi
Last recorded28,991 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 YBO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 28,991 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush UPPER RUBBER BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 28,975 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced passenger floor well and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced passenger floor well and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush UPPER RUBBER BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 27,414 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 25,206 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 23,252 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 21,440 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 21,322 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 20,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking heavily between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 19,877 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 19,013 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 May 2017 19,013 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front washer jets blocked ....blown out with air line to clear (8.2.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2016 18,342 miles

both front tyres perishing

o/s wiper split

o/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 22 May 2015 17,848 miles

Oil leak

all tyres perishing

Pass 8 May 2014 17,068 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 15,945 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 14,656 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 13,100 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 11,722 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 10,165 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 9,737 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 8,246 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 6,904 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 YBO is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YBO, 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 MJ53 YBO registered?

MJ53 YBO is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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