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AE54 RYY

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

51,469 mi
Last recorded51,469 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 RYY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 51,469 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 51,462 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in several places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 49,861 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes, offside, nearside, front and rear are coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills within 30 cm of swing axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 49,861 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes, offside, nearside, front and rear are coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills within 30 cm of swing axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 47,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front rear offside and nearside pipes are coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle presented with a coating of under seal to underbody subframe suspension arms and brake pipes

Pass 9 Jan 2023 43,193 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper shock bush has play (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills within 30cm of swing axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 39,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that meets flexi hose in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear swing axle is corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2021 36,081 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 33,013 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axel beam rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 28,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 27,067 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 26,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 25,357 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jan 2017 25,357 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 8 Jan 2016 23,520 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 23,520 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 21,433 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 21,433 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s wiper smearing screen slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2014 18,940 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 16,384 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 14,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 11,756 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 10,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 8,081 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 6,036 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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AE54 RYY is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE54 RYY, 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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AE54 RYY is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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