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MK04 GZW

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

104,080 mi
Last recorded104,080 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 104,080 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 98,374 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 98,373 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 91,081 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 91,077 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor within seat mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 79,762 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output age related fading (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge, tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f top bearing seizing

slight oil leak from sump plug seal

Pass 11 Apr 2022 74,129 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front coil spring hitting body

Fail 8 Apr 2022 74,122 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both rear upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front coil spring hitting body

Pass 10 Apr 2021 70,432 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 66,806 miles

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

Exhaust emissions only just met.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded.

Fail 21 Mar 2020 66,806 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions only just met.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2019 60,909 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 55,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has cracking and perishing.

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking and perishing.

Offside Rear Wheel not lock brake system check

Fail 29 Mar 2018 55,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has cracking and perishing.

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking and perishing.

Offside Rear Wheel not lock brake system check

Pass 21 Mar 2017 53,658 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 53,658 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 52,521 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 50,923 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 49,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 47,651 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,985 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 45,982 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear exaust rubber perished

Pass 29 Mar 2011 44,005 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 42,181 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 39,500 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 37,091 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 35,290 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 GZW is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GZW, 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 GZW is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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