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AF04 DXR

2004 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,787 mi
Last recorded82,787 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 DXR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 82,787 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 82,787 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 77,757 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel adjustment

Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,501 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 73,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 May 2013 66,136 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 66,134 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 56,045 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 56,042 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 48,439 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 48,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 37,902 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 37,898 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 30,362 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 22,207 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 17,463 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 DXR is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DXR, 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 DXR registered?

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

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