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AE04 ZYX

2004 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,576 mi
Last recorded83,576 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 ZYX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2018 83,576 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 75,725 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml on

Fail 5 Jul 2017 75,721 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor as marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml on

Pass 21 Jan 2016 73,249 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 70,863 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 70,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 65,649 miles

front discs slightly pitted

sump corroded-leaking oil!!

Pass 24 Jan 2013 61,623 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 58,144 miles

air bag warning light on dashboard

bonnet stay missing

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

front number plate damaged

front radiator support heavily corroded and holed

n/s wing mirror missing

n/s/f outer c.v. gaiter clip loose also o/s/f gaiter held on by tye rap

oil sump heavily corroded and leaking oil

water leaking from engine

Fail 16 Feb 2012 58,144 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

air bag warning light on dashboard

bonnet stay missing

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

brake fluid in need of topping up

front number plate damaged

front radiator support heavily corroded and holed

n/s/f outer c.v. gaiter clip loose also o/s/f gaiter held on by tye rap

oil sump heavily corroded and leaking oil

water leaking from engine

Pass 15 Feb 2011 48,982 miles

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)

front discs corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2011 48,982 miles

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

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2010 43,245 miles

both front brake discs badly deteriated. recommend renewal

both front wiper blades showing signs of deteriation. recommend renewal

n/s/f outer c.v gaiter showing signs of deteriation (retaining clip damaged)

oil sump heavily corroded

slight damage evident to front number plate

travel evident in park brake lever

Fail 15 Feb 2010 43,242 miles

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

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

both front brake discs badly deteriated. recommend renewal

both front wiper blades showing signs of deteriation. recommend renewal

n/s/f outer c.v gaiter showing signs of deteriation (retaining clip damaged)

oil sump heavily corroded

slight damage evident to front number plate

travel evident in park brake lever

Pass 13 Feb 2009 34,648 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 29,554 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 26,376 miles

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)

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

front number plate slighty cracked

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 ZYX is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZYX, 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 ZYX is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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