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MJ54 RTO

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,947 mi
Last recorded75,947 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 75,947 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 70,654 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 70,653 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 66,085 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 64,401 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2016 62,770 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 62,769 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

both wiper blades split on ends

Pass 7 Nov 2015 58,653 miles

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

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

vehicle tested when wet

Pass 22 Nov 2014 54,400 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 50,487 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 46,488 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 43,793 miles

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

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

Wipers smeary.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 40,272 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2010 40,257 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 34,472 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 27,803 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 21,690 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 RTO is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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