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AD04 ETA

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,640 mi
Last recorded82,640 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 ETA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 82,640 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 82,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 78,001 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 78,001 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake cable (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 77,981 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Near to nearside front lower, rear wishbone bush, AS PER MARKED (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch, AS PER MARKED (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill- Rear Section -AS PER MARKED (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between centre section and rear silencer clamp/joint (7.1.2)

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

Uneven wear to both front tyres

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 73,338 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 73,338 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 69,228 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 69,228 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 62,115 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 58,857 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 58,857 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 51,228 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 40,626 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 36,382 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 36,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 33,756 miles

knock from nearside rear suspension

uneven tyre wear on o/s/f inner edge 2mm

Fail 3 Aug 2007 33,756 miles

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

uneven tyre wear on o/s/f inner edge close to limit 1.6mm

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 ETA is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ETA, 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 ETA registered?

AD04 ETA is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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