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AD04 ELU

2004 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,314 mi
Last recorded46,314 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 ELU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 46,314 miles

advise both rear flexi hose ferrules and pipe unions corroded

advise engine oil leaks

advise n/s and o/s shocker top bushes de-bonding

advise n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs corroded

advise n/s/r tyre perishing/cracking

advise stone chip/windscreen damage in zone A

Fail 10 Sep 2013 46,314 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise both rear flexi hose ferrules and pipe unions corroded

advise engine oil leaks

advise n/s and o/s shocker top bushes de-bonding

advise n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs corroded

advise n/s/r tyre perishing/cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2012 40,129 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leak

rear wiper split

Fail 13 Sep 2012 40,129 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leak

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Sep 2011 36,571 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 31,904 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 28,577 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 24,590 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 19,458 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 ELU is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ELU, 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 ELU registered?

AD04 ELU is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 May 2004.

Is AD04 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 ELU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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