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AD53 AKP

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,603 mi
Last recorded89,603 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 AKP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 89,603 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 89,603 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 87,239 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2013 82,585 miles

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

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

front exhaust deteriorating

Pass 9 Jan 2012 78,341 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 68,170 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 68,170 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 61,184 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r so unable to check seat belt

nail in n/s/f tyre

petrol flap missing

Fail 9 Feb 2010 60,740 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Bonnet release lever faulty (cable not attached)

Child seats fitted N/S and O/S rear so those seatbelts not tested

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

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

Rear silencer heat shield is insecure

Screw in tread of N/S/F tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2009 53,480 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 53,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 45,286 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges.

Fail 22 Feb 2008 45,202 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 36,067 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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AD53 AKP is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 AKP, 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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AD53 AKP is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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