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AF04 ABX

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,822 mi
Last recorded88,822 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 ABX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 88,822 miles

Offside Rear Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 88,822 miles

Central Rear Brake valve insecure (1.1.7 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front radiator insecure

Offside Rear Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 77,143 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 77,143 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired bracket around the axle corroded and broken (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2017 60,880 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 May 2017 60,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 44,139 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 38,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 33,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 33,757 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 29,948 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both sides front discs pitted on inner edges

Fail 23 Apr 2013 29,943 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both sides front discs pitted on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2012 26,169 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,580 miles

front discs corroded

slight cuts in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 8 Apr 2010 19,762 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 14,640 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 13,662 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 13,662 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 11,659 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 ABX is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ABX, 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 ABX is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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