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AF04 ECA

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,812 mi
Last recorded52,812 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 52,812 miles

glove box insecure

power steering failure warning on randomly.

various body damage

Pass 11 Dec 2014 49,205 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 49,205 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 42,146 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 42,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 38,391 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 27 Dec 2012 38,391 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2011 34,117 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Scuttle drains blocked (rectified)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 34,117 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Scuttle drains blocked (rectified)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 29,903 miles

Both sides wiper blades deteriorated

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 25,552 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 20,335 miles

Both sides front tyres 2mm inner edges.

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged.

Pass 28 Dec 2007 14,597 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 ECA is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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