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MK04 BCX

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,288 mi
Last recorded82,288 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 BCX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 82,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 77,848 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 77,848 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Jan 2015 77,678 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

hazard light very n/s/r

Pass 10 Jan 2014 66,992 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 66,992 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 63,704 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside non-obligatory rear view mirror cracked affecting view to rear

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Fail 4 Mar 2013 63,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside non-obligatory rear view mirror cracked affecting view to rear

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 22 Mar 2012 59,473 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 53,758 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 48,229 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 41,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Mar 2009 41,954 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2008 34,291 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 25,139 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 25,120 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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MK04 BCX 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 58.8%.

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 BCX, 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 MK04 BCX registered?

MK04 BCX is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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