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AD04 VBM

2004 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,489 mi
Last recorded62,489 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2012
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 VBM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2012 62,489 miles

Oil leak

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2012 62,008 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 51,523 miles

battery loose and insecure

both rear coil springs corroded

child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

front section exhaust corroding,rear heatshield partiually loose

nearside front door stiff to operate

oil filter area damp

rear wiper blade rubber missing

sump damp corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2011 51,522 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

battery loose and insecure

both rear coil springs corroded

child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

front section exhaust corroding,rear heatshield partiually loose

nearside front door stiff to operate

oil filter area damp

rear wiper blade rubber missing

sump damp corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 45,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear shock absorbers upper bushes de bonding

engine sump corroded

nearside front brake slightly binding

nearside mirror cracked

nearside rear brake back plate cover missing

nearside rear door scratched

oil filter area damp

parcel shelf missing

rear coil springs corroded

rear wiper torn

Fail 26 May 2010 45,495 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear shock absorbers upper bushes de bonding

engine sump corroded

nearside front brake slightly binding

nearside mirror cracked

nearside rear brake back plate cover missing

nearside rear door scratched

oil filter area damp

parcel shelf missing

rear coil springs corroded

rear wiper torn

Pass 9 Jul 2008 32,380 miles

battery insecure

both front tyres v low tread

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads v low

oil leaks at rocker cover and filter

Pass 4 Jul 2007 25,599 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 25,599 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)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded

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 VBM is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

AD04 VBM is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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