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AD04 BYW

2004 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,953 mi
Last recorded94,953 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 BYW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 94,953 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 94,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 88,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 82,887 miles

front anti-roll bar D bushes deteriorated

rear shocks and springs corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2022 69,272 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner and outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn inside edge

rear shocks and springs corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2021 62,456 miles

front tyres worn on the edges

headlamps cloudy

n/s/r brake pipe corroded under insulation

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2019 46,648 miles

rear coil springs corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Jun 2018 42,665 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 37,244 miles

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

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 34,832 miles

corrosion on rear coil springs and axle

front exhaust system corroided

Pass 22 May 2015 29,318 miles

both rear tyres slight cracks in tread

exhaust front bracket very rusty

Fail 22 May 2015 29,318 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres slight cracks in tread

childs air bag light on dash

exhaust front bracket very rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2014 22,534 miles

front exhaust pipe bracket rusted and broken

Fail 30 May 2014 22,428 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front exhaust pipe bracket rusted and broken

Pass 20 May 2013 15,258 miles

both front brake discs faces rusty

Pass 23 May 2012 12,835 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 12,006 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 10,908 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 9,129 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 7,733 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 5,531 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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AD04 BYW is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AD04 BYW, 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 AD04 BYW registered?

AD04 BYW is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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