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ML04 KNF

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,816 mi
Last recorded85,816 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 85,816 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Exhaust back box corroded and slight blow

Pass 28 Mar 2014 78,523 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 78,523 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 78,489 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust hanging rubber broken

Pass 30 Mar 2013 72,189 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 65,486 miles

sump pan corroded and leaking oil high level brake light centre section not working n/s rear tyre outer side wall scuffedand wearing on inside edge close to legal limit also low on pressure suspect punchure

Fail 4 Apr 2012 65,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

sump pan corroded and leaking oil high level brake light centre section not working n/s rear tyre outer side wall scuffedand wearing on inside edge close to legal limit also low on pressure suspect punchure

Pass 8 Apr 2011 54,386 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 42,019 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 30,509 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 30,503 miles

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)

Fail 29 Mar 2008 19,039 miles

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 29 Mar 2008 19,039 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 9,635 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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ML04 KNF is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 ML04 KNF, 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 KNF is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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