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AF04 CAU

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,413 mi
Last recorded70,413 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 70,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear road springs heavy corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2015 68,298 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 68,032 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,580 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 59,204 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 56,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 56,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 54,416 miles

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

front wiper linkage worn

rear exhaust rubber splitting

rear shocker top mounts worn

Fail 2 Sep 2011 54,416 miles

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

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

front wiper linkage worn

rear exhaust rubber splitting

rear shocker top mounts worn

Pass 24 Sep 2010 49,236 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 44,782 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 40,454 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 32,596 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 CAU is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CAU, 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 CAU registered?

AF04 CAU is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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