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MF04 ULR

2004 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,788 mi
Last recorded87,788 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 ULR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 87,788 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 87,786 miles

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

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2013 69,570 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres on 2.5 mm o/s/r perished

front headlamp cover starting to crack

Pass 19 Dec 2012 65,909 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both headlamps detiorated

near side sill damaged

off side rear tyre badly perrished

steering wheel light on

Fail 17 Dec 2012 65,909 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both headlamps detiorated

near side sill damaged

off side rear tyre badly perrished

steering wheel light on

Pass 17 Nov 2011 57,988 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 57,988 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wipers smeary

Pass 28 Sep 2010 50,756 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 50,735 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 44,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 44,304 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 34,622 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2007 25,573 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 25,573 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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MF04 ULR is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MF04 ULR, 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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MF04 ULR is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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