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MK04 FYW

2004 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,063 mi
Last recorded87,063 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 87,063 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 87,063 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 87,060 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

antifreeze content low

drivers door check strap faulty in door

engine management light on

exhaust middle to rear joint blowing

front bottom suspension arms rear bushes splitting

front number plate deteriorated

non fiat bolts used to fit offside front suspension strut to hub assembly

offside front inner CV boot burn damage

rear hatch release lever inoperative

rear indicators pale

rear wiper blade torn off

slight damage to nearside rear seat belt

Fail 15 Aug 2015 86,900 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

antifreeze content low

drivers door check strap faulty in door

exhaust middle to rear joint blowing

front bottom suspension arms rear bushes splitting

front number plate deteriorated

offside front inner CV boot burn damage

rear hatch release lever inoperative

rear indicators pale

rear wiper blade torn off

slight damage to nearside rear seat belt

Pass 21 Aug 2014 75,575 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 66,981 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

anitfreeze stain around bottom of engine

oil down engine head and block

rear indicators slightly discoloured

sump starting to go porous and seeping oil

Pass 3 Aug 2012 60,617 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 53,749 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 53,749 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 45,786 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 45,786 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 38,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 27,595 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 21,205 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 15,886 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 FYW is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FYW, 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 FYW registered?

MK04 FYW is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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