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MK04 GCU

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,842 mi
Last recorded157,842 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 157,842 miles

Front lenses poor

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 157,832 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 7% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front lenses poor

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 127,018 miles

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker top bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 107,416 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight bind (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 101,923 miles

Auxililary drive belt worn

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Rear exhaust rubber mounting split

Fail 15 Dec 2017 101,923 miles

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

Auxililary drive belt worn

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust rubber mounting split

Pass 26 Nov 2016 95,722 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2016 95,722 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2015 90,589 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 90,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 85,952 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 79,362 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2012 72,344 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 72,344 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 64,171 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 56,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 46,970 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 43,987 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 38,761 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 29,346 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 GCU is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GCU, 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 GCU registered?

MK04 GCU is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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