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ML04 HHP

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

104,801 mi
Last recorded104,801 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 HHP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 104,801 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 101,722 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 98,654 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 95,362 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 95,358 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 92,923 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 91,184 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 88,122 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 82,945 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 76,510 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 69,211 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 64,164 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 58,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,200 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 52,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2012 47,124 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,607 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 33,709 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 17,024 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 9,499 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 7,087 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 7,087 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brake service advised

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 HHP is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML04 HHP registered?

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

Is ML04 HHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML04 HHP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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