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MK04 HBC

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,185 mi
Last recorded134,185 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2019 134,185 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 128,978 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 120,608 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 112,804 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 105,961 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 98,549 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 90,465 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 82,829 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 74,012 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 65,166 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 54,852 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 54,852 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 46,026 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 35,406 miles

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)

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 HBC is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK04 HBC registered?

MK04 HBC is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is MK04 HBC safe to buy?

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