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AE04 ZWJ

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,295 mi
Last recorded113,295 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 ZWJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2017 113,295 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing at cat/manifold (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake has slight binding

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 110,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2016 110,535 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both sides (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 103,097 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 103,097 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2014 92,950 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 30 May 2014 92,950 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 May 2013 82,094 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 82,094 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2012 65,681 miles

centre exhaust silencer splitting and slight blow

rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorating

Fail 25 May 2012 65,677 miles

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

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

centre exhaust silencer splitting and slight blow

rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorating

Pass 4 Jan 2011 55,383 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 55,383 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 44,525 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 44,425 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 35,579 miles

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,776 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 21,298 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 ZWJ is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Black 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 ZWJ, 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 ZWJ is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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