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AF04 DHV

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,170 mi
Last recorded75,170 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2019 75,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 69,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 69,768 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 65,626 miles

Offside Front tyre has cut in outer sidewall NOT to ply or cords

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough Power steering turns wheel to full lock left when car is raised *attention needed* (2.2.D.1)

engine warning light on

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear brakes noisey when wheel rotated *advise inspection*

Pass 22 Dec 2016 57,945 miles

E.M.L.on at time of test

Fail 22 Dec 2016 57,945 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

E.M.L.on at time of test

Pass 15 Dec 2015 51,526 miles

E.M.L.on at time of test

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge - 165/70-14

Offside low reading on hand brake

Fail 15 Dec 2015 51,526 miles

E.M.L.on at time of test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with indicator - bad earth (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge - 165/70-14

Offside low reading on hand brake

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 45,659 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

engine warning light on

offside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 2 Jan 2015 45,659 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

engine warning light on

offside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 10 Jan 2014 42,470 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 37,548 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Jan 2013 37,548 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 33,983 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge close to limit

Pass 11 Jan 2011 29,282 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

both rear tyres have sidewall perished

Pass 4 Jan 2010 25,266 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 21,944 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 19,263 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 19,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 DHV 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 63.2%.

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 DHV, 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 DHV registered?

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

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