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AE04 ZSW

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,888 mi
Last recorded88,888 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 88,888 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 88,888 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective bonnet cable broken (8.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 80,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 80,630 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 70,787 miles

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

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

nearside + offside floors slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 60,696 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 60,696 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 50,978 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Jun 2011 44,470 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 44,469 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2010 36,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 36,506 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 30,098 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 24,775 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 18,802 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 18,802 miles

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

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

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 ZSW is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AE04 ZSW, 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 AE04 ZSW registered?

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

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