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MJ53 YDV

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,313 mi
Last recorded55,313 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 55,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 47,755 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 37,858 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 37,854 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 31,497 miles

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2016 31,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle hand brake (46%) (3.7.B.5b)

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2015 25,701 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 20,749 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 20,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 15,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 15,950 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 15,263 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 14,293 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 13,178 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009
Pass 10 Dec 2008 10,186 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 7,916 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 6,470 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 YDV is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YDV, 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 YDV registered?

MJ53 YDV is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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