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MK04 BDE

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,872 mi
Last recorded94,872 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 94,872 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper suspension mounting sieged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 94,843 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper suspension mounting sieged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 92,913 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 92,797 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 89,483 miles

Both front strut tops partially siezed

Exhuast blowing slightly at first joint after cat

Fail 14 Feb 2018 89,438 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Possibly due to exhaust leak (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working Lamp assembly missing (1.1.C.1d)

Both front strut tops partially siezed

Exhuast blowing slightly at first joint after cat

Pass 23 Feb 2017 85,966 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 85,966 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 82,799 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 82,779 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 78,531 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

offside front door check bar broken

radiator core seeping coolant

Pass 5 Mar 2014 75,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 75,339 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 70,839 miles

front brake hoses perished

headlamp lenses poor

offside driveshaft gaiter deteriorating

offside front coil spring end missing [tail]

oil sump leaking

plastic plugs missing from floorpan both sides

rear brakes require adjustment

Fail 11 Feb 2013 70,652 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front brake hoses perished

headlamp lenses poor

offside driveshaft gaiter deteriorating

offside front coil spring end missing [tail]

oil sump leaking

plastic plugs missing from floorpan both sides

rear brakes require adjustment

Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,496 miles

front brake hoses perished [both front]

rear exhaust box corroded on bottom section

Fail 27 Feb 2012 65,496 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake hoses perished [both front]

rear exhaust box corroded on bottom section

Pass 2 Mar 2011 62,006 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 62,006 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 57,547 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 57,547 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 50,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 43,731 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 38,522 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 38,522 miles

slight bind on front offside brake

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 BDE is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BDE, 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 BDE is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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