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MK04 BCY

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,757 mi
Last recorded97,757 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 97,757 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point on floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point on floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 97,697 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch near to outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point on floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point on floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 95,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch near outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking points on floor corroding

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear jacking points on floor corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 93,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch near outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust front pipe bracket corroded

rear jacking points on floor corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2018 93,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch near outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust front pipe bracket corroded

rear jacking points on floor corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2017 91,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor around jacking point (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor around jacking point (5.2.6)

scratch across top of zone A and B on windscreen

scratch across top of zone A and B on windscreen

Fail 9 Mar 2017 91,109 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor around jacking point (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor around jacking point (5.2.6)

rear rubber mounting split

scratch across top of zone A and B on windscreen

scratch across top of zone A and B on windscreen

Pass 5 Mar 2016 87,742 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 87,741 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting rubber broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 84,165 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 80,972 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 78,117 miles

Air Bag Light On

Pass 7 Mar 2012 74,199 miles

Airbag Light On.

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 67,050 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 60,442 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 60,442 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 54,781 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 54,781 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 49,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2007 43,699 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 43,699 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 BCY is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK04 BCY, 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 BCY is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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