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MK04 EJU

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,859 mi
Last recorded94,859 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 EJU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 94,859 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

engine management light on

gearbox oil leak

minor scratches on nearside screen

oil leak engine

Fail 21 Jan 2017 94,808 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

engine management light on

gearbox oil leak

minor scratches on nearside screen

oil leak engine

Pass 20 Jan 2016 87,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 87,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 81,054 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 81,054 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 73,591 miles

both rear shock absorbers top bushes splitting

nearside rear tyre low on tread

offside rear tyre heavily split on inner and outer shoulders

Fail 13 Mar 2014 73,591 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear shock absorbers top bushes splitting

nearside rear tyre low on tread

offside rear tyre heavily split on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 25 Feb 2013 65,004 miles

slight play noted at steering wheel

Fail 25 Feb 2013 65,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

slight play noted at steering wheel

Fail 28 Feb 2012 56,671 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

slight play noted at steering wheel

Pass 28 Feb 2012 56,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

slight play noted at steering wheel

Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,279 miles

air bag light on

both front wiper blades torn

both rear shock absorbers top bushes deteriorated

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2010 43,076 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 38,023 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

tear in nsf outer sidewall,both fronts wearing on inside edges, osr tyre slightly weathered

Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,634 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 25,681 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 25,681 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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MK04 EJU is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MK04 EJU, 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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MK04 EJU is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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