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AE04 ZSX

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,949 mi
Last recorded79,949 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 79,949 miles

All under vehicle has been sprayed black wax oil

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 79,949 miles

All under vehicle has been sprayed black wax oil

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 66,358 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

heavy under seal under car covering

Fail 29 Jul 2015 66,349 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

heavy under seal under car covering

Pass 5 Dec 2013 64,365 miles

head lamps deteriorated and poor images, wt x4, rear wiper blade deteriorated, rear exhaust rubber cracking, heavy surface corrosion to floors and rear inner arches

Fail 4 Dec 2013 64,365 miles

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

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

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

head lamps deteriorated and poor images, wt x4, rear wiper blade deteriorated, rear exhaust rubber cracking, heavy surface corrosion to floors and rear inner arches

Pass 28 Nov 2012 57,267 miles

oil leak,oil filter det,child seat fitted,exauhst det,rear springs det,o/s/r shock mounting bush det,front anti roll bar outer bushes det,surface corrosion to underside

Fail 28 Nov 2012 57,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

oil leak,oil filter det,child seat fitted,exauhst det,rear springs det,o/s/r shock mounting bush det,front anti roll bar outer bushes det,surface corrosion to underside

Pass 7 Dec 2011 49,734 miles

rear wiper blade, wt x4, sump rusty, coil springs rusty, surface corrosion to floors

Fail 30 Nov 2011 49,734 miles

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

rear wiper blade, wt x4, sump rusty, coil springs rusty, surface corrosion to floors

Pass 15 Dec 2010 42,610 miles

wt x4, rear wiper blade, rear exhaust rubber cracking, surface corrosion to floors

Pass 16 Dec 2009 36,841 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 36,839 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 29,067 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 20,490 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 ZSX is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZSX, 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 ZSX registered?

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

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