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MK04 LTJ

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

90,332 mi
Last recorded90,332 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 90,332 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front at inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear coil springs and their seats corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2024 90,319 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front at inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear coil springs and their seats corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2023 88,633 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake pads getting low

rear axle assembly very corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2022 87,598 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front at inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear coil springs very corroded

both rear shock absorbers top rubber bushes deteriorating

poor beam image both headlights

Pass 5 Nov 2021 86,196 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front at inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear shock absorbers top rubber bushes deteriorating

poor beam image both headlights

rear coil springs very corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2021 86,196 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rubber mount perished and broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front at inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear shock absorbers top rubber bushes deteriorating

poor beam image both headlights

rear coil springs very corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 85,287 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear coil springs very corroded

both rear shock absorbers top rubber bushes deteriorating

poor beam image both headlamps

Pass 8 May 2019 81,469 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 81,461 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55r1582v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limts to cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 77,613 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 77,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 72,828 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 72,828 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2016 65,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2016 65,724 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 59,183 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Fail 7 May 2015 59,183 miles

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

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 8 May 2014 54,688 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 54,671 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside 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)

offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,611 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)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 50,611 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 46,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre treads wearing on inner edges

both rear tyre side walls slightly perished

Pass 18 Apr 2012 46,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre treads wearing on inner edges

both rear tyre side walls slightly perished

Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,258 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Mar 2010 38,524 miles

slight damage to nearside front outer tyre side wall

Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,019 miles

slight damage to nearside front outer tyre side wall

Fail 23 Mar 2009 35,019 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight damage to nearside front outer tyre side wall

Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,214 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 25,764 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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MK04 LTJ is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 LTJ, 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 LTJ is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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