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MH04 AXV

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

55,874 mi
Last recorded55,874 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 AXV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 55,874 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 55,873 miles

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

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

UNABLE TO TEST FUEL CAP, KEY MISSING

Pass 29 Jun 2016 54,833 miles

rear bumper cracked

Fail 20 Jun 2016 54,826 miles

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

rear bumper cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2015 53,479 miles

rear bumper damaged/insecure

Fail 22 Jun 2015 53,479 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear bumper damaged/insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2014 52,134 miles

Rear bumper insecure

rear bumper damaged, but not sharp edge

Fail 24 Jun 2014 52,132 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear bumper insecure

rear bumper damaged, but not sharp edge

Pass 24 Jun 2013 50,461 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2012 48,470 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2012 48,470 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2011 46,223 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 43,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust mount perished / weak

Fail 17 May 2010 43,353 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust mount perished / weak

Pass 29 Jun 2009 41,546 miles

slight play in o/s/f lower arm bush

Fail 29 Jun 2009 41,546 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f lower arm bush

Pass 9 Jul 2008 38,801 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 35,190 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 35,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear tyre sidewall worn

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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MH04 AXV is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MH04 AXV, 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 MH04 AXV registered?

MH04 AXV is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 11 August 2004.

Is MH04 AXV safe to buy?

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