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AF04 DXM

2004 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

64,904 mi
Last recorded64,904 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 64,904 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced OSF/NSF (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 64,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced OSF/NSF (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 59,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre low on tread and worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 59,778 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested Exhaust blowing to excess (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre low on tread and worn on inner edge

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 53,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced OS/NS (1.7.5a)

Nail in OSF Tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 53,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced OS/NS (1.7.5a)

Nail in OSF Tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 47,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 47,742 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 39,604 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 39,512 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 34,947 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 34,947 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,787 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 30,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Dec 2008 28,125 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 28,125 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 21,938 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DXM is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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