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MK04 BHF

2004 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

97,048 mi
Last recorded97,048 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 BHF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 97,048 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 97,047 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 89,977 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 88,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 84,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 84,555 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake valve leaking load compensator (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres cracked and perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section near flange (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/R tyre wearing inner edge of tread

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 77,248 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S/R tyre cracked and perished

O/S/R inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 77,229 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S/R tyre cracked and perished

O/S/R inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 77,212 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill near fuel tank filler neck (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

N/S/R inner wheel arch corroded

N/S/R tyre cracked and perished

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

O/S/R inner wheel arch rear section corroded and holed

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 71,449 miles

Both rear upper shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front flexible part of the exhaust deteriorated

Nearside and offside flexible brake pipes perished

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

Upper bracket of N/S headlamp broken, unit still secure.

Fail 17 Jul 2018 71,421 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear upper shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front flexible part of the exhaust deteriorated

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front flexible brake pipes perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Upper bracket for N/S headlamp broken, unit still secure

Pass 19 Jul 2017 64,468 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 64,449 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 60,607 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 58,295 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 56,407 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 56,375 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 54,595 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 54,550 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 41,491 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 27,845 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 27,845 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 18,807 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2009 13,802 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 9,996 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 9,996 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 8,172 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 BHF is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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