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AF04 ACU

2004 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,644 mi
Last recorded107,644 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 ACU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 107,644 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 101,914 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 99,327 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 98,293 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 94,534 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion across underside

Pass 14 Nov 2020 91,355 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 91,346 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 86,326 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 81,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres inner shoulder wear in excess

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 16 May 2018 81,230 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres inner shoulder wear in excess

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 75,863 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 69,700 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 64,147 miles

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

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

sump corroded and leaking oil

Pass 13 May 2014 58,672 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 53,751 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 53,748 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 48,088 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 42,444 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 35,989 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 29,066 miles

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

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

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

nearside front and rear tyres sidewalls worn/ scrubbed

Fail 26 May 2009 29,066 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front and rear tyres sidewalls worn/ scrubbed

Pass 22 May 2008 20,909 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 10,547 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 ACU is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 AF04 ACU, 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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What year was AF04 ACU registered?

AF04 ACU is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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