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MJ54 RSZ

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

103,106 mi
Last recorded103,106 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 RSZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 103,106 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

small crack in front no plate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Dec 2014 91,140 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres are starting to wear in centre

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 16 Dec 2014 91,140 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres are starting to wear in centre

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 15 Jan 2014 82,530 miles

Oil leak

brake pedel rubber is starting to wear

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

rear o/s tyre side wall is starting to crack and deteriorate

rear subfrsme mounting bushes are starting to deteiroate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

wind screen has scrathes in it

Fail 14 Jan 2014 82,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

brake pedel rubber is starting to wear

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

rear o/s tyre side wall is starting to crack and deteriorate

rear subfrsme mounting bushes are starting to deteiroate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

wind screen has scrathes in it

Pass 15 Jan 2013 75,769 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

pedel rubbers are starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Jan 2013 75,769 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

pedel rubbers are starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Dec 2012 75,415 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

air bag light staying on

masive oil leak frome engin wich can efect brakes and....

Pass 10 Jan 2012 67,130 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are starting to wear

exhaust is starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Jan 2011 57,412 miles

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

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

air bag warning light on

front o/s sun visor missing

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Jan 2011 57,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

front o/s sun visor missing

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Jan 2010 47,863 miles

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

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

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

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 Jan 2010 47,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Jan 2009 39,260 miles

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

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

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

air bag light staying on

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

small chip in windscreen

Fail 15 Jan 2009 39,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

air bag light staying on

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

small chip in windscreen

Fail 23 Nov 2007 30,159 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

feul flap broken. all steering and suspension busshes starting to deteriorate. travel in handbrake

Pass 23 Nov 2007 30,159 miles

feul flap broken. all steering and suspension busshes starting to deteriorate. travel in handbrake

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 RSZ is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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