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AE04 ZGN

2004 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,950 mi
Last recorded122,950 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 ZGN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 122,950 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jul 2016 122,950 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 107,915 miles

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

oil leak from sump

Fail 20 Jul 2015 107,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

oil leak from sump

Pass 7 Aug 2014 95,207 miles

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

tail gate stays very weak

Fail 4 Aug 2014 95,162 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

engine oil level very low

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

tail gate stays very weak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 80,020 miles

both rear tyres at 2mm

Fail 22 Jul 2013 79,958 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres at 2mm

engine oil level very low

Pass 31 Jul 2012 66,414 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 66,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 55,344 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres inner edge wear

Fail 2 Aug 2011 55,344 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres inner edge wear

Pass 11 Mar 2010 43,478 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 43,478 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,242 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 34,242 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 25,724 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 18,214 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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AE04 ZGN is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AE04 ZGN, 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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AE04 ZGN is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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