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MJ54 ZXX

2004 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,633 mi
Last recorded83,633 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 83,633 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 83,633 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 76,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 66,452 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Fail 3 Mar 2014 66,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2012 56,193 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Fail 9 Nov 2012 56,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 13 May 2011 42,877 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 33,012 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 33,012 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2009 26,137 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 14,957 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)

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 ZXX 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 66.7%.

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 ZXX, 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 ZXX registered?

MJ54 ZXX is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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