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MK54 ELJ

2004 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,847 mi
Last recorded97,847 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 ELJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 97,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 89,571 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 83,647 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess large bush deteriorating engine/gearbox mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front anti roll bar all bushes starting to deteriorate

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust mountings starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Sep 2017 76,918 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 70,115 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 65,106 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 60,225 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 60,225 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2013 51,209 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 51,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,197 miles

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

nearside front siderepeater cover missing

Pass 14 Sep 2011 33,299 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 25,486 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 25,485 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 18,986 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 11,567 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 8,207 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 8,199 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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MK54 ELJ is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK54 ELJ, 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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MK54 ELJ is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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