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AF04 DXG

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,223 mi
Last recorded98,223 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 98,223 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 98,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 90,420 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

power steering light intermitten on off half way through test came on and off

Fail 27 Feb 2019 90,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

power steering light intermitten on off half way through test came on and off

Pass 13 Feb 2018 83,529 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 83,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm middle tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 78,801 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 67,571 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 55,622 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 49,972 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror cracked poor view to rear

Fail 27 Jun 2013 49,969 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

nearside door mirror cracked poor view to rear

Pass 29 Jun 2012 44,582 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 35,987 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 35,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake stationary pin locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Brake stationary pin locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 30,179 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 30,178 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 25,576 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 22,872 miles

front brake pads worn

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 DXG is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DXG, 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 DXG registered?

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

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