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MM04 GJU

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,840 mi
Last recorded162,840 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2021 162,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch x3 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre on wear markers

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre scrubbing around inner tread 165/70/14

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive o/s and n/s outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front brake pads over half worn

radiator lower bracket {holds up radiator} corroded and holed.

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2020 153,415 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded middle

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

engine mounting prescribed area corroded

radiator lower bracket corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2020 153,414 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.37 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Whole inner arch and sill rotten (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Whole inner arch and sill rotten (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine mountain prescribed area corroded

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both upper mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine coated (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 144,191 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine soaked in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box to middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 128,867 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 128,867 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 113,472 miles

headlamps cloudy

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside+offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 113,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside+offside (2.4.C.1b)

headlamps cloudy

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 28 Sep 2016 96,318 miles

Rear coil spring corroded nearside+offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 76,422 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 76,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 t (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 58,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 39,999 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front exhaust flexi poor

Offside engine mount poor

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Rear exhaust silencer rubber hanger perished

Fail 3 Aug 2013 39,999 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front exhaust flexi poor

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside engine mount poor

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Rear exhaust silencer rubber hanger perished

Pass 17 Aug 2012 24,966 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 20,680 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 16,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 16,806 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 14,345 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 11,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2007 7,855 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (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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MM04 GJU is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GJU, 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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MM04 GJU is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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