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AF54 PBY

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,503 mi
Last recorded99,503 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 PBY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2017 99,503 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides outers (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides lower on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear drum wet with brake fluid no visual sign of leakage

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 18 Aug 2016 89,400 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 87,547 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' light scratch/mark (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 85,699 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper linkage faulty

Fail 28 Aug 2014 85,486 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper linkage faulty

Pass 1 Nov 2013 79,013 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 64,835 miles

Oil leak

oil filter seeping oil slightly

sump pan corroded and seeping slightly

Fail 31 Jan 2012 64,833 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

oil filter seeping oil slightly

sump pan corroded and seeping slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2011 52,537 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 43,350 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 43,350 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 24,138 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 19,579 miles

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

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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AF54 PBY 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 AF54 PBY, 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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AF54 PBY is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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