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AF04 DWU

2004 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,344 mi
Last recorded83,344 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 83,344 miles

Front exhaust is in poor condition

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 83,312 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

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

Front exhaust is in poor condition

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 80,737 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 77,156 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

various light corrosion underneath

Fail 9 Dec 2014 77,156 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

engine noise pulley area

fan blower innop on no4 setting

various light corrosion underneath

Fail 21 Aug 2014 77,094 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

drivers door outer handle sticking

engine noisy drive belt side

offside wiper blade starting to split

rear wiper deteriorated

various corrosion underneath rear inner sills,floorpans,chassi,axlebrackets and front subframe e.c.t

Pass 16 Aug 2013 68,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2013 68,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2012 59,370 miles

offside headlamp deteriorated,not adversley affecting beam image

Pass 21 Jul 2011 51,966 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 51,909 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 45,110 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 36,372 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 27,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 19,848 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 DWU is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DWU, 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 DWU registered?

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

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