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AF54 XJA

2004 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,306 mi
Last recorded140,306 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 XJA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 140,306 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 140,306 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 131,596 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 123,212 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 118,627 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2015 118,554 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 114,122 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 103,692 miles

rear shock absorber top bushes starting to split

Fail 9 Apr 2013 103,683 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear shock absorber top bushes starting to split

Fail 3 Apr 2013 103,540 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 87,448 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 87,163 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 19 Jan 2011 72,735 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 59,992 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 59,992 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 47,508 miles

both front tyres & nsr on limit/ osr 3mm & nail 1657014T

cooling fan siezed - not working

front exhaust bracket broken / centre badly corroded

horn sound

sump pan corroded / slight oil leak

suspect front brake pads worn

Pass 7 Dec 2007 29,857 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 XJA is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Grey 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 XJA, 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 XJA registered?

AF54 XJA is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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