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ML04 HGU

2004 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,060 mi
Last recorded92,060 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 HGU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 92,060 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2017 92,047 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush deteriorated (2.7.4)

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

engine over heating and coolant bottle overflowing whilst going through its test, possibly due to the weather being so hot

Pass 8 Jun 2016 90,142 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed low but is a raised tread

Offside Front tyre slightly scrubbed on inside edge

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 20 Apr 2015 83,510 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 69,866 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

front wipers dont park

offside front wheel slightly binding

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 60,081 miles

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

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

front wipers not parking

Pass 18 Nov 2011 50,211 miles

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

wipers dont park in correct place but can be manually parked

Pass 7 Oct 2010 38,602 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 25,117 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 20,016 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 14 May 2008 20,016 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 15,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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ML04 HGU is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ML04 HGU, 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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ML04 HGU is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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