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AF04 EJX

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,128 mi
Last recorded43,128 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 43,128 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 40,116 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges age related cracking and sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

driver seat wont release forward

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 22 Apr 2016 38,196 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 35,481 miles

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

Exhaust support rubber splitting

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Tyre wall cracking on passenger side rear

Fail 20 Apr 2015 35,481 miles

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

Exhaust support rubber splitting

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Tyre wall cracking on passenger side rear

Pass 1 Apr 2014 33,015 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 30,892 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 30,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 28,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 25,768 miles

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

exhaust has temporary repair on hanger

Fail 1 Apr 2010 23,326 miles

ADVISE both front wiper blades split but still clearing screen ok advise replacement.

ADVISE front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated but still clearly visible/readable.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 23,326 miles

ADVISE both front wiper blades split but still clearing screen ok advise replacement.

ADVISE front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated but still clearly visible/readable.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2009 20,142 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 20,142 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 aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ADVISE handbrake travel quite high advise adjusment

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 17,195 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has cut in side wall

Fail 28 Mar 2008 17,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre has cut in side wall

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 EJX is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EJX, 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 EJX registered?

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

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