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MM04 DTV

2004 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,420 mi
Last recorded71,420 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM04 DTV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2017 71,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Axle beam cracked and carroded holed (2.5.A.5a)

Central Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch carroded holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch around fule pipe carroded holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch carroded holed (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wiper not parking in correct place (8.3.1e)

front crossmember carroded

rear shocker top bushese perished

Pass 25 Aug 2016 65,167 miles

crossmember carroded

Fail 24 Aug 2016 65,154 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

crossmember carroded

Pass 15 Aug 2015 57,279 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 57,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 50,095 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 50,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 43,020 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 42,894 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 36,291 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 36,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2011 29,743 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 25,199 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 21,362 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 17,705 miles

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)

warning light on dash

Fail 25 Jun 2008 17,704 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

warning light on dash

Pass 29 Jun 2007 14,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 14,167 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine overheated at end off test

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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MM04 DTV 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 55.6%.

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 MM04 DTV, 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 MM04 DTV registered?

MM04 DTV is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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