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MK04 BEU

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,322 mi
Last recorded83,322 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 BEU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 83,322 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustments or repair

rear axle and coil springs corroded

Fail 6 May 2020 83,300 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustments or repair

rear axle and coil springs corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 81,430 miles

Front subframe and components rusted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle and suspension components rusted

Fail 8 May 2019 81,428 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front subframe and components rusted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle and suspension components rusted

Pass 23 Dec 2015 81,409 miles

EML indicates a fault

Exhaust silencer bracket missing but held in place with cable ties

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre tread cracked

Oil leak

Oil sump pan corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 81,409 miles

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

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

EML indicates a fault

Exhaust silencer bracket missing but held in place with cable ties

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre tread cracked

Oil leak

Oil sump pan corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 78,174 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2014 78,174 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2013 74,396 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 69,517 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2012 69,517 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 63,443 miles

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

engine managment light on

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 29 Dec 2011 63,441 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine managment light on

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Sep 2010 55,306 miles

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

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

damage to front jacking points

engine light on

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

no headlamp beam pattern

tempreture gauge hit red whilst carrying out smoke test

Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,937 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 39,155 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2007 29,932 miles

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 BEU is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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