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MK04 EHC

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,144 mi
Last recorded88,144 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 88,144 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 76,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 73,535 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust mount broken

Fail 9 Jan 2023 73,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust mount broken

Fail 15 Dec 2022 73,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust bracket broken

rear bumper damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2021 63,166 miles

exhaust rubber perishing

head light patterns poor border line pass

Pass 17 Dec 2020 57,556 miles

Headlight patterns poor

Long handbrake travel

Offside font tyre wearing outer edge

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2019 51,149 miles

Bonnet damaged

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Both headlight lenses deteriorated

Damage to rear bumper around nearside reflector

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below limit on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 51,149 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Bonnet damaged

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Both headlight lenses deteriorated

Damage to rear bumper around nearside reflector

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below limit on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 47,632 miles

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2018 47,632 miles

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

Rear bumper damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 43,491 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 20 Dec 2016 33,067 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 33,067 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 25,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 25,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 23,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 23,045 miles

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

battery loos

Fail 9 Dec 2013 23,045 miles

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

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

battery loos

Pass 5 Nov 2012 20,184 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 16,493 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 16,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 14,035 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 11,370 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 8,653 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 6,331 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 EHC is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EHC, 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 EHC registered?

MK04 EHC is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is MK04 EHC safe to buy?

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