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MK04 BKU

2004 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,354 mi
Last recorded86,354 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 86,354 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 81,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust middle section corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 78,066 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 73,300 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 73,300 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 69,484 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 65,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 60,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight movement from between steering wheel and column

slight scoring to windscreen in zone'a'

Fail 2 Jul 2009 60,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

slight movement from between steering wheel and column

slight scoring to windscreen in zone'a'

Fail 30 Jun 2009 60,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight movement from between steering wheel and column

slight scoring to windscreen in zone'a'

Pass 6 May 2008 53,389 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 47,909 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 47,751 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 BKU is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BKU, 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 BKU registered?

MK04 BKU is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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