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AD04 BZU

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

108,869 mi
Last recorded108,869 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 BZU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 108,869 miles

EML on

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 6 Oct 2016 108,869 miles

EML on

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 10 Aug 2015 96,957 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 96,957 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 86,711 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perrished

Fail 5 Aug 2014 86,711 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perrished

Pass 21 Aug 2013 76,911 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 76,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S/R tyre cracking

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 68,676 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre cracking.

offside & nearside rear spring mounts heavily corroded.

rear silencer rubber hanger splitting.

Fail 4 Sep 2012 68,662 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre cracking.

offside & nearside rear spring mounts heavily corroded.

rear silencer rubber hanger splitting.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 60,726 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 45,480 miles

centre to rear section of exhaust joint has slight blow

front sub-frame corroding

Fail 6 Oct 2010 45,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front brake dises quite worn

centre to rear section of exhaust joint has slight blow

front sub-frame corroding

n/s/f tyre tread depth close ti legal limit (Advise attention)

o/s/f tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

Pass 15 Jan 2010 37,257 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 28,954 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 28,954 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 16,840 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 BZU is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AD04 BZU, 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 BZU registered?

AD04 BZU is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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