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MF04 YYX

2004 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,251 mi
Last recorded104,251 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 YYX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 104,251 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front cracks in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front cracks in tyre

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2017 104,251 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front cracks in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front cracks in tyre

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jun 2017

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 100,001 miles

Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 May 2016 100,000 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 95,903 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 90,201 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front headlamp lens misty but does not affect light output

offside rear brake pipe ferrule is slightly corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2014 90,201 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front headlamp lens misty but does not affect light output

offside rear brake pipe ferrule is slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 80,657 miles

Both front washer jet alignment poor but sufficient

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/s/f tyre starting to perish and worn slightly

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 80,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Both front washer jet alignment poor but sufficient

Engine management light on

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/s/f tyre starting to perish and worn slightly

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2012 71,164 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

bonnet pull slight detierated

eml light on

Fail 2 May 2012 71,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

bonnet pull slight detierated

eml light on

Pass 14 Apr 2011 59,620 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 46,741 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake fluid level lower than max

Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,741 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake fluid level lower than max

Pass 1 May 2009 34,323 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,659 miles

exhaurst noisy / slight blow.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 21,536 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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MF04 YYX is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MF04 YYX, 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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MF04 YYX is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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