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MJ54 RGU

2004 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,811 mi
Last recorded73,811 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 RGU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 73,811 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 68,879 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 68,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet cable snapped

engine overheating [ coolant fan not working]

engine sump leaking

unable to test items under bonnet

Pass 11 Feb 2014 63,547 miles

COOLANT FAN NOT WORKING, temp gauge whent in to red.

Engine oil leaks, 1 sump 2 top of engine.

O/S/F tyre edges only 2mm.

Fail 8 Feb 2014 63,513 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

COOLANT FAN NOT WORKING, temp gauge whent in to red.

Engine oil leaks, 1 sump 2 top of engine.

O/S/F tyre edges only 2mm.

Pass 26 Jan 2013 51,660 miles

Both rear indicater bulbs going white

O/S/F lower road spring,just about sitting on its mount.

O/S/R seat belt slow to recoil, child booster seat in that position.

Fail 25 Jan 2013 51,660 miles

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

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

Both rear indicater bulbs going white

O/S/F lower road spring,just about sitting on its mount.

O/S/R seat belt slow to recoil, child booster seat in that position.

Pass 25 Feb 2012 41,210 miles

Both rear upper shock absorber top bushes starting to seperate.

Slight binding on the o/s/f brake, outer pad worn low & discs in poor condition.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 27,593 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 17,120 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 11,747 miles

exhaust corroded at union on the flexi-pipe

Pass 31 Dec 2007 7,986 miles

rear washer inop(jet missing)

washer bottle leaking

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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MJ54 RGU is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ54 RGU, 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 MJ54 RGU registered?

MJ54 RGU is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is MJ54 RGU safe to buy?

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