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MK04 BFM

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

48,093 mi
Last recorded48,093 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 48,093 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 48,094 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 48,083 miles

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

air bag light on

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

power steering light on

Fail 15 May 2012 48,083 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

power steering light on

Pass 5 May 2011 44,748 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 44,748 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 50,160 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 50,160 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2010 35,552 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

front sub frame corroded

n/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 7 May 2010 35,552 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

front sub frame corroded

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 16 Apr 2009 28,683 miles

fan not cutting in (overheated)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 40,376 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 17,014 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 14,646 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 BFM is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BFM, 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 BFM registered?

MK04 BFM is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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