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AF04 AAY

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,861 mi
Last recorded38,861 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 AAY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 38,861 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 38,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 35,016 miles

Coolant leak

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

O/S Front door check strap does not hold door

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 35,016 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

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

O/S Front door check strap does not hold door

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 31,711 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 31,711 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 28,744 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

boot hatch lock loose

rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Jun 2012 28,744 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

boot hatch lock loose

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Jun 2011 26,321 miles

(3.1.6b)The parking brake lever working travel is long in its stroke,it appears that service adjustments are required.

(3.7.10)The parking brake efficiency is close to the legal minimum recommendations,it appears that the brakes are ready for service adjustments

(4.1D.1b)The nearside front tyre shoulder is wearing unevenly

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete examination of some areas of the inspection.

Fail 23 Jun 2011 26,321 miles

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

(3.1.6b)The parking brake lever working travel is long in its stroke,it appears that service adjustments are required.

(3.7.10)The parking brake efficiency is close to the legal minimum recommendations,it appears that the brakes are ready for service adjustments

(4.1D.1b)The nearside front tyre shoulder is wearing unevenly

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete examination of some areas of the inspection.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 23,030 miles

engine oil low

Pass 10 Jun 2009 19,993 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 16,393 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 16,356 miles

Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 12,564 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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AF04 AAY is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Black 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 AF04 AAY, 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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AF04 AAY is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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