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MK04 GZC

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,424 mi
Last recorded113,424 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 113,424 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2016 113,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (5.2.6)

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 95,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 83,741 miles

** STRONG ADVISE ** FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE / ON LIMITS - WORN ON SHOULDERS - DUEL BANDED TYRES

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust fouling n/s/r spring

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

offside rear wheel tub corroded

rear springs corroded

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 25 Apr 2014 83,741 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

** STRONG ADVISE ** FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE / ON LIMITS - WORN ON SHOULDERS - DUEL BANDED TYRES

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust fouling n/s/r spring

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

offside rear wheel tub corroded

rear springs corroded

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 20 Apr 2013 75,778 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 75,778 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 68,082 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine sump corroded

exhaust front pipe flexi piece slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 24 Apr 2012 68,076 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine sump corroded

exhaust front pipe flexi piece slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 23 Apr 2011 61,431 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 55,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag warning light on.

radiator cooling fan bearings worn. noisey operation.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 55,169 miles

air bag warning light on.

radiator cooling fan bearings worn. noisey operation.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 46,571 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 40,916 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 36,638 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 GZC is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Black 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 GZC, 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 GZC is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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