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MJ54 ZBF

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,156 mi
Last recorded79,156 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 79,156 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 72,661 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 72,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 63,860 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 63,822 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Headlamp aims not tested due to condition of headlamps

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 20 Dec 2014 55,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 53,017 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

advise o/s/r tyre uneven wear

Fail 21 Dec 2013 53,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

advise o/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 7 Dec 2012 50,139 miles

Nearside rear lights have slight interference

Nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 45,873 miles

Oil leak

near side front tyre outer side wall damaged but no ply or cord showing

near side rear tyre inner side wall starting to crack

off side front outer brake pad approx 80% worn

off side rear tyre outer and inner side walls deteriorated

Fail 20 Dec 2011 45,873 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

near side front tyre outer side wall damaged but no ply or cord showing

near side rear tyre inner side wall starting to crack

off side front outer brake pad approx 80% worn

off side rear tyre outer and inner side walls deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2010 39,428 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine oil sump corroded.Suspect may be porous

near side rear tyre inner side wall starting to crack

off side rear tyre inner and outer side walls starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Nov 2009 33,367 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 33,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 26,595 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 26,595 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 20,279 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 ZBF 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 64.7%.

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 ZBF, 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 ZBF is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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