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MK04 LTA

2004 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

86,416 mi
Last recorded86,416 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 LTA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 86,416 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 86,416 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 86,355 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 86,350 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front Pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 82,791 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 80,165 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 77,878 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 75,261 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 71,843 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2015 71,841 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 67,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust front pipe rubber hanger missing, system still supported ok

Fail 17 Feb 2014 67,301 miles

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust front pipe rubber hanger missing, system still supported ok

Pass 7 Feb 2013 61,091 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 61,091 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 55,148 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 50,041 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 50,041 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 42,088 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 36,365 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 30,378 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 30,378 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 24,225 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 24,225 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MK04 LTA is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MK04 LTA, 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 MK04 LTA registered?

MK04 LTA is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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