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AF04 DZY

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,516 mi
Last recorded74,516 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 74,516 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 74,516 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 73,183 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 73,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 69,141 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 60,231 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 57,214 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2013 57,206 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2012 46,594 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 45,038 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 36,538 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 36,538 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 32,128 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 32,113 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)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre close,cracking and it looks like it may have been run flat.

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Jul 2009 29,304 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 29,304 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 25,799 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 25,766 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 20,552 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 DZY is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DZY, 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 DZY registered?

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

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