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MJ53 YXE

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

91,637 mi
Last recorded91,637 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 91,637 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 91,637 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 84,764 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 77,161 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 77,161 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 67,639 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 67,639 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

advise tracking check

Fail 19 Jan 2010 57,651 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wiper blades split

Pass 19 Jan 2010 57,651 miles

wiper blades split

Pass 30 Jan 2009 49,041 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 49,041 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 39,555 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 39,555 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2007 31,550 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 31,550 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 YXE is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ53 YXE registered?

MJ53 YXE is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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The MOT history for MJ53 YXE shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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