MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,163 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear exhaust system rattling
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear exhaust system rattling
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
bonnet puller sticky
rear exhaust knocking against the body
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
bonnet puller sticky
rear exhaust knocking against the body
Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn.
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?
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MK04 BAU 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 63.2%.
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 MK04 BAU, 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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MK04 BAU is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2004.
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