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AF04 DFV

2004 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

74,840 mi
Last recorded74,840 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 DFV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 74,840 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

offside rear shocker corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2021 80,212 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength arch by shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

offside rear shocker corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2021 74,840 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength arch by shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

offside rear shocker corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2020 70,989 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 70,989 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 65,379 miles

all tyres worn low

Fail 17 Jun 2019 65,379 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

all tyres worn low

Pass 11 Jun 2018 59,085 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2017 56,660 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2017 56,660 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2016 53,388 miles

Front tyres getting close to legal limit

Pass 28 May 2015 48,543 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 48,543 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 44,791 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front washer jet aim is poor

Pass 2 Jun 2014 44,791 miles

offside front washer jet aim is poor

Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,458 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 34,748 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Jun 2011 29,373 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 24,723 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 20,222 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 15,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 12,623 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 12,623 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 DFV is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DFV, 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 DFV registered?

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

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