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AD04 FAU

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,721 mi
Last recorded93,721 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 FAU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2026 93,721 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Central Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 90,307 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 90,301 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 89,887 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 89,881 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 85,270 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jul 2022 85,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill and inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2021 79,129 miles

Both nearside and offside front suspension leg top bearings slightly rough

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ** Rear bush ** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 73,096 miles

Coolant level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension leg top mounting slightly rough

Pass 2 Jul 2019 69,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 69,283 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Chords showing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 64,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre cracking sidewall

Pass 1 Jun 2017 59,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 56,182 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 51,645 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 45,871 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 40,811 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 33,532 miles

engine man lamp lit

front brake discs poor quality

frontpipe/cat corroded

oil filter rusty/would benefit major service

rear coil springs corroded

sump pan corroded/leaks

Fail 11 Jun 2012 33,532 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

engine man lamp lit

front brake discs poor quality

frontpipe/cat corroded

oil filter rusty/would benefit major service

rear coil springs corroded

sump pan corroded/leaks

Pass 22 Jun 2011 26,869 miles

oil/light/switch/leaking oil/filter/rim/rusty

Fail 22 Jun 2011 26,869 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil/light/switch/leaking oil/filter/rim/rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2010 22,301 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 18,835 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 18,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 15,768 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 15,765 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 12,643 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 12,643 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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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AD04 FAU is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AD04 FAU, 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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AD04 FAU is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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