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AD53 BBX

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,446 mi
Last recorded123,446 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 123,446 miles

Heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Dec 2018 113,726 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside chassis and components showing corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2018 113,720 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside chassis and components showing corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2017 103,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner + outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner + outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 94,645 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 94,585 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 88,147 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 86,490 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 86,490 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 83,016 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 83,010 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 74,203 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 66,007 miles

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

rear jacking points corroded slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2012 66,007 miles

rear jacking points corroded slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2011 59,454 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 59,454 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 49,847 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 41,992 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 35,149 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 27,253 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 BBX is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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