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AF04 DZW

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,753 mi
Last recorded124,753 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2016 124,753 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wiper park positions obstruct vision of road (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Upper Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated steering column joint has excess play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 6 Aug 2015 117,272 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tape inside clocks covering warning lights

Fail 6 Aug 2015 117,272 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tape inside clocks covering warning lights

Pass 2 Aug 2014 109,860 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 109,860 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 107,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fron discs scored both sides

n/s/f outer cv gaiter leaking

Pass 11 Jul 2012 95,847 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 82,167 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 68,346 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 55,653 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 41,902 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 28,750 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 DZW is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DZW, 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 DZW registered?

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

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