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AF04 DYJ

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

72,620 mi
Last recorded72,620 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 DYJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 72,620 miles

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

slight body damage

Fail 23 Jan 2017 72,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight body damage

Pass 26 Jan 2016 68,589 miles

engine managment light on

starting issues

Fail 25 Jan 2016 68,589 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

starting issues

Pass 12 Feb 2015 64,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

slight body damage

Fail 12 Feb 2015 64,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight body damage

Pass 11 Apr 2014 60,949 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 60,949 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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 tyres wearing on edges

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 55,804 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 55,804 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,730 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 47,730 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Pass 9 Apr 2011 39,693 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 39,693 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 32,469 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 25,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2008 19,534 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 12,498 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 12,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 DYJ is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DYJ, 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 DYJ registered?

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

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