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MK04 LUW

2004 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,869 mi
Last recorded127,869 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 LUW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 127,869 miles

Coil spring corroded all coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 127,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded all coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 125,837 miles

All suspension underbody components surface corrosion

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi & centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged on reverse lamp

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Central outer sill slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 125,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 & punchtured (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension underbody components surface corrosion

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi & centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged on reverse lamp

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Central outer sill slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 124,482 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also screw in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 124,482 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also screw in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 124,399 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also screw in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 122,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 122,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 110,724 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 96,561 miles

front discs inner faces corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2015 96,541 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting broken (7.1.1)

front discs inner faces corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 93,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 88,939 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 84,388 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 84,388 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 71,706 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Oct 2010 62,518 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2010 61,334 miles

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

Air bag light on!!

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

Rear wiper no blade fitted!

Pass 18 Aug 2009 48,986 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 32,308 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 22,650 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 18,949 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 LUW is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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