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MK04 BDY

2004 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,943 mi
Last recorded87,943 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 BDY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 87,943 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 87,943 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 82,420 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 77,469 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

exhaust back box rubber mounting deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2014 77,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

exhaust back box rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2013 70,175 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2013 70,175 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 63,176 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 55,697 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/ wiper showing deteriation

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges (strong advise)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 47,383 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 39,688 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2008 32,561 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 25,342 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 25,342 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 BDY is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BDY, 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 BDY is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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