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MJ53 YWO

2004 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,169 mi
Last recorded125,169 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 YWO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 125,169 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

clutch makes a noise when used

Fail 15 Oct 2014 125,169 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

clutch makes a noise when used

Fail 30 Jul 2014 119,015 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust covers rattle alot

Pass 14 Aug 2013 106,099 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 106,058 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 86,100 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 69,656 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 69,656 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 47,325 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 47,325 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 34,704 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 34,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 26,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

very slight noise o/s/f wheel possible drive shaft

Pass 27 Jan 2007 14,459 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 YWO is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YWO, 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 YWO is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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