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SM04 CMV

2004 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,139 mi
Last recorded118,139 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V75,949 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 CMV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 118,139 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 118,139 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 105,476 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 105,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 23 Apr 2012 95,002 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 87,928 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 87,928 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 87,922 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 80,264 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 80,264 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 76,203 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 63,243 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2008 63,243 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 45,744 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16V?

Based on 3,815 MOT tests across 756 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
7,163
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 353
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 260
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 238
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 194
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SM04 CMV is a 2004 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 75,949 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 Sporting 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM04 CMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM04 CMV registered?

SM04 CMV is a 2004 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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