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MK54 UPJ

2004 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,776 mi
Last recorded81,776 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 UPJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 81,776 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 81,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2017 74,161 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre tread worn uneven

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 74,161 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)

Nearside rear tyre tread worn uneven

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 68,848 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 68,848 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 66,102 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 59,525 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 23 Jan 2015 59,524 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 51,434 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak from sump gasket

Fail 15 Nov 2013 51,434 miles

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

Both rear coil springs corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver wiper has slight smear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak from sump gasket

Pass 16 Nov 2012 43,612 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 40,590 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 40,585 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,343 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 29,687 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 23,722 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 19,009 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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MK54 UPJ is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MK54 UPJ, 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 MK54 UPJ registered?

MK54 UPJ is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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