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AD04 USL

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,173 mi
Last recorded74,173 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 USL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 74,173 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 74,173 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 65,362 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 57,764 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 51,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 45,886 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 45,877 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,854 miles

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

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

both front brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Fail 26 Mar 2014 41,853 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

both front brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

nearside front suspension top mount appears to be rough when rotated

oil leak fron the sump

Pass 2 Apr 2013 41,085 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

nearside rear tyre deteriorated/cracked

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated/cracked

Fail 30 Mar 2013 41,085 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

nearside rear tyre deteriorated/cracked

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated/cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2012 39,655 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated/cracked

Fail 12 Mar 2012 39,655 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated/cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2011 37,831 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 37,831 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 36,218 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

sump badly corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2010 36,218 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

sump badly corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2008 28,719 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 24,071 miles

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 USL is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 USL, 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 AD04 USL registered?

AD04 USL is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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