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AD53 AFX

2004 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,919 mi
Last recorded86,919 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 AFX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 86,919 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 86,904 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine over heating (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 79,028 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 79,025 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 27 Jul 2013 66,369 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 66,369 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 56,758 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 56,758 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 46,768 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 33,527 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 30,690 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Jan 2008 26,308 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 25,171 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 25,161 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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AD53 AFX is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AD53 AFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD53 AFX?

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What year was AD53 AFX registered?

AD53 AFX is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 February 2004.

Is AD53 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 AFX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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