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MM04 FHJ

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,168 mi
Last recorded118,168 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM04 FHJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 118,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs have corrosion scoring and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

O/S/F coil spring missing 1" of coil

gear knob loose

small emission leak to centre section of exhaust

Fail 31 Jul 2018 118,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam N/S/F head light not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low O/S/F head lamp aim low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine oil filter corroded and leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs have corrosion scoring and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F coil spring missing 1" of coil

Offside Rear O/S/F tyre starting to perish

gear knob loose

small emission leak to centre section of exhaust

Pass 18 Jul 2017 109,247 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 100,575 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 100,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 87,456 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 87,455 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 83,063 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 83,063 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 72,003 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 62,585 miles

Cracking to both rear shock absorber top rubber mountings.

Inner shoulder wear to both front tyres.

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

Oil leak around sump area.

Signs of Transmission fluid around n/s/f inner driveshaft seal.

Slight moisture around steering rack.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 51,884 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2009 41,782 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 41,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

gearbox leaking

small cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 29 Nov 2007 28,932 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

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 FHJ is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MM04 FHJ, 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 FHJ registered?

MM04 FHJ is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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