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AD53 AWV

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,074 mi
Last recorded122,074 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2018 122,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

heavy corrosion along both outer sills under vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2017 106,763 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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 ()

suspension bushes worn

Pass 9 Dec 2016 86,522 miles

Both head lamp lenses in poor condition. front brake discs in poor condition. Rear suspension road springs corroded.

Fail 9 Dec 2016 86,522 miles

Both head lamp lenses in poor condition. front brake discs in poor condition. Rear suspension road springs corroded.

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 68,815 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 11 Dec 2015 68,815 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Dec 2014 50,518 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 47,284 miles

Front brake discs very worn across inner braking surfaces and corroded at edges

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2013 47,193 miles

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

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

Emissions test repeatedly interrupted by overheating due to seized radiator fan motor

Front brake discs very worn across inner braking surfaces and corroded at edges

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 43,832 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 43,832 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear tyres sidewalls perished and cracked but as yet not showing cord

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wiper blade incomplete

Tyre size 165/70T14

Pass 4 Jan 2012 41,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs slightly pitted

front pipe bracket broken

Pass 6 Jan 2011 39,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 35,893 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 33,104 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 33,104 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 27,967 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 48,659 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 AWV is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AWV, 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 AD53 AWV registered?

AD53 AWV is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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