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AE04 ZGS

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

86,884 mi
Last recorded86,884 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 ZGS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 86,884 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 86,884 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 75,339 miles

Front both tyres getting low and worn on both inner edges

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 75,301 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG LIGHT ON (5.4.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSR INNER SILL NEAR FUEL TANK (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid ALL WASHERS INOP (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ALL THREE WIPERS SPLIT (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS 3MM (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSR STARTING TO CORRODE (3.6.B.2c)

COOLANT / ENGINE FAN NOISEY

NSR TYRE CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN

OSR TYRE CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF BADLY / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSF 2MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF BADLY / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 69,338 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 69,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 64,457 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

sump corroded

underside corroded in places

Fail 9 Jul 2015 64,457 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

sump corroded

underside corroded in places

Pass 21 Jul 2014 60,254 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 55,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear wiper blade incomplete

Fail 10 Jul 2013 55,682 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear wiper blade incomplete

Pass 13 Jun 2012 50,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear shock absorber top bushes deteriorating (o/s more so than n/s)

o/s/r flexi brake hose has corrosion to both ferrules

rear exhaust mounting perishing

slight exhaust blow where mid section meets rear section

Fail 12 Jun 2012 50,778 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear shock absorber top bushes deteriorating (o/s more so than n/s)

o/s/r flexi brake hose has corrosion to both ferrules

rear exhaust mounting perishing

slight exhaust blow where mid section meets rear section

Pass 23 Jun 2011 47,758 miles

engine cooling fan partially siezed advise replacement as soon as possible

Fail 23 Jun 2011 47,749 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

engine cooling fan partially siezed advise replacement as soon as possible

Pass 19 May 2010 44,723 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 40,225 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2009 40,225 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 33,755 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 32,393 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front wipers smearing

rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 Mar 2008 32,393 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front wipers smearing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Mar 2007 23,834 miles

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

cooling fan seized

front tyres 3mm

rear wiper split

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 ZGS is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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