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MJ54 RNZ

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,023 mi
Last recorded119,023 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 RNZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 119,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 111,659 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 107,494 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 107,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

engine overheating-cooling fan inoperative

Pass 2 May 2019 97,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 84,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 84,617 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 72,267 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 72,267 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 64,983 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 64,983 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 59,862 miles

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 28 Mar 2014 54,878 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 54,878 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,899 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 46,899 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 38,863 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 38,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 27,404 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 17,854 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 6,902 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 5,323 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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MJ54 RNZ is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MJ54 RNZ, 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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MJ54 RNZ is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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