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AD53 LJL

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,253 mi
Last recorded76,253 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2013 76,253 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers door lock insecure

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge 165/70 14

o/s/f brake disc marked

o/s/r tyre cracked

play in the steering column

sump corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 70,570 miles

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

front tyres worn on the inner edge 165/70 14

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s door lock damaged

play in the steering column

sump corroded

uneven wear in the n/s/r tyre

wiper arms worn

Fail 5 Sep 2012 70,570 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

front tyres worn on the inner edge 165/70 14

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s door lock damaged

play in the steering column

sump corroded

uneven wear in the n/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2011 68,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

front bumper trim missing

oil sump corroded

rear axel beam corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 63,284 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 50,529 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 50,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 39,847 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 39,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 25,761 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 25,761 miles

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

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

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 LJL is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LJL, 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 LJL registered?

AD53 LJL is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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