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AF54 XAE

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,195 mi
Last recorded119,195 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 119,195 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished slightly

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 118,744 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)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished slightly

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 108,915 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 101,109 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mouting braking up

Fail 30 Jun 2015 101,107 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust mouting braking up

Pass 26 Sep 2014 95,580 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 90,025 miles

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

O.S.F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 90,025 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

O.S.F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 82,431 miles

N.S.F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Pass 5 Oct 2011 73,299 miles

1.engine oil leak(sump)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 73,142 miles

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

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

1.engine oil leak(sump)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 62,262 miles

1) Slight exhaust blow from rear silencer joint.

2) O/S/F Tyre close to LEGAL limit ( worn on inner edge ).

3) N/S/R Tyre WORN on outer edge.

Fail 7 Sep 2010 65,224 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

1) Slight exhaust blow from rear silencer joint.

2) O/S/F Tyre close to LEGAL limit ( worn on inner edge ).

3) N/S/R Wearing on outer edge.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 59,076 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 52,494 miles

1) Front number plate damaged.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 52,494 miles

1) Front number plate damaged.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 46,913 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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AF54 XAE is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XAE, 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 AF54 XAE registered?

AF54 XAE is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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