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AD53 LHM

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,500 mi
Last recorded57,500 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2018 57,500 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2017 48,169 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 46,005 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 46,005 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 43,884 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 43,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear footwell area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear footwell area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front seat mounting (5.2.6)

Engine cooling fan siezed and overheating during EGA test

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 40,976 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

reverse light not working WIRING FAULT

Fail 30 Oct 2014 40,976 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

reverse light not working WIRING FAULT

Pass 22 Oct 2013 38,506 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 38,506 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 36,107 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 33,464 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 28,349 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 23,428 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 19,568 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 14,715 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 14,715 miles

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

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 LHM is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LHM, 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 LHM is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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