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AD04 VBY

2004 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,596 mi
Last recorded109,596 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2019 109,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14t (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corrded and holed

Nearside Front suspension component bent

Pass 4 Jun 2018 107,006 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

near side front steering gater slightly misty

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2018 107,006 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both rear coil springs corroded

near side front steering gater slightly misty

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2017 93,298 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 87,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber worn

Fail 14 Apr 2016 87,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s arm catching n/s (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber worn

Pass 14 Apr 2015 83,701 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 83,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 12 Apr 2014 79,775 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 75,004 miles

Oil leak

bulb warning light on

Fail 9 Apr 2013 75,002 miles

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

Oil leak

bulb warning light on

Pass 14 Apr 2012 69,979 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2012 69,974 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Oil leak

battery loose

bulb warning light on dash

eml on dash

Pass 16 Apr 2011 63,798 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 63,796 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 59,601 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lamp failure warning light displayed

Pass 18 Jun 2009 55,523 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 47,397 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 40,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 40,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VBY is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VBY, 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 VBY is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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