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AE04 ZTZ

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,448 mi
Last recorded104,448 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 104,448 miles

Both front discs have surface corrosion

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens cover (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens cover (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2017 104,447 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Both front discs have surface corrosion

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens cover (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens cover (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2016 93,883 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 93,672 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

oil leak

parking brake efficiency only just met 18%

service brake efficiency low 59%

Pass 27 Mar 2015 87,395 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2015 87,388 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

centre & rear mountings splitting

Pass 18 Mar 2014 80,362 miles

rear floors corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2014 80,357 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

rear floors corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 75,598 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

exhaust rubber perished back box

suspension units have genrall corrosion on them

Pass 19 Mar 2012 73,278 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 64,184 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,003 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,980 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,196 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 32,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 22,826 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edge

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 ZTZ 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 68.8%.

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 ZTZ, 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 ZTZ registered?

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

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